Closer look 2014 pgs

A Closer Look

A Publication of The Ludington Daily News

2014

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COLE’S ANTIQUES VILLA Cole’s Antique Villa has moved to 120 N. Main St., downtown, Scottville. The former Frick’s Country Store has become the perfect spot for Sally and Jerry Cole to maintain their 28 year old antiques business. Ten of their trusted antiques dealers have joined them and continue to carry items that are very popular. Every season brings an essence of each holiday. Coordinated displays of color, style and type of item attract attention as visitors browse the booths. This consistent standard is a delight to a clientele that has remained dedicated to the joy of shopping at Cole’s for many years. Sally, Jerry and staff continue to provide their customers with top-notch service and enjoy assisting them with appraisals.

Watch for seasonal events....The antiques industry is fascinating and rewarding. Come enjoy the memories and capture our experiences.....

Hours of operation:Sept.-Oct.: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday 11-4; Closed Monday

Nov-Dec and Feb-April: Wednesday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday 11-4; Closed Mon and Tues; January: ClosedMay-Aug: Monday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday 11-5

Cole’s Antiques Villa120 N. Main St., Scottville, MI 49454 • 231-936-1123

www.colesantiquesvilla.com • www.facebook.com/ColesAntiquesVilla

THE CEDAR CHEST CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE The Cedar Chest is an upscale, growing consignment shoppe that offers consignment services for men, women, juniors, plus size, formal wear and home decor. The store is stocked full; from prom and bridal dresses to jeans, T-shirts and accessories. If you can’t find it at the Cedar Chest, you don’t need it. Benefit by recycling and reusing perfectly good items - make money while cleaning out your closets! The Cedar Chest has more than 4,600 consignors and has been in business more than 17 years. Consignments are done by appointment only, and we are particular about what we accept. We offer personal service and are happy to help you put an outfit together. Our friendly and helpful staff is eager to help you choose that perfect combination to suit your needs and budget. We recently moved three doors down to the old Molly’s Furniture Building. The move gave us 1400 sq. ft. more than our other space and it is all newly redecorated. After being in business for 17 years, this is our 3rd and final move. We plan to keep improving and to fill up the basement.

Dress your best for less at the Cedar Chest The Cedar Chest Consignment Shoppe110 W. Ludington Ave. (231) 845-7974

Fall and Winter Hours 10-6 Mon -Saturday

COUNTRY LANES BOWLING CENTER

Country Lanes is a beautiful 16 lane center with the most modern machines and scoring in the area. Country Lanes delivers the best bowling experience around. The business offers a full-service bowling center with state-of-the-art technology, a friendly and professional staff, a game room with a video arcade and pool table, and a full service restaurant. Come enjoy our modern bowling equipment with automatic scoring. Stay for our top-of-the-line service, cosmic bowling, and the nightly and weekly food and drink specials. We also offer party packages to fit any need. The business is currently under new management, and they look forward to keeping Country Lanes Bowling Center the premier bowling experience in the area.

Country Lanes Bowling Center2253 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431

(231) 757-2391 • www.countrylanesludington.com

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DGL ENTERPRISES DGL Enterprises was established in 1992, but owner David G. Larson has been in the self-storage business for many years. DGL first began as part of Larson’s Moving & Storage and later was known as Larson’s Self-Storage. When Otto and Karen sold their interests eight years ago, David struck out on his own, by building an office “on-site”, at the present location. DGL Enterprises offers self-storage in a wide variety of sizes at reasonable rates. From a 5’x10’ “walk-in closet”, a 10’x20’ “garage”, to a 10’x30’ “full house” sized space, they have any amount of storage space you might need. Conveniently located half way between Ludington and Scottville with 24 hour accessibility it is easy to store and retrieve any of your belongings at any time. Whether you need storage for one week or one year, whether you need a closet-sized space or storage for a house full, David can help you. DGL Enterprises is here to fill all of your storage needs!

DGL Enterprises2165 West US-10, Ludington

(231) 757-9569

ERIN DOAN INSURANCE AGENCY - STATE FARM Erin Doan Insurance Agency - State Farm offers a wholistic approach to managing the risks of everyday life and helping clients reach their financial goals. The business offers auto, home, business and life insurances as well as providing auto loans, retirement and college savings plans. State Farm agents excel in meeting people face-to-face to help determine their needs and finding world-class solutions to their financial management. Erin Doan has owned the business for eleven years. “My team and I are knowledgeable, and we are licensed to provide not only insurance products but banking and mutual fund products too. Our focus is to provide products and services consistent with the State Farm mission: Help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.” 2013 was our largest growth year yet. We are reaching out and growing our business statewide. Plans include increasing the effort to help others with financial service needs and to hire more staff over the next year.

Erin Doan Insurance Agency, Inc. - State Farm134 S. Main St., Scottville • (231) 757-3115

www.erindoan.com • “Like Us” on Facebook at ErinDoanInsurance

LUDINGTON DAIRY QUEEN Another summer is nearing its end and it seems to have flown by faster than the last! As kids head back to school and the pace of our town begins to slow, I’m reminded of how much I enjoy the two seasons of a W. Michigan port town - Busy and slow! The busy, beautiful, festive summers are so enjoyable and lively, while the winters are peaceful and rejuvenating. The two speeds seem to compliment each other and each season leaves us anticipating the next. I know we’ve made wonderful memories this summer with our family and friends and we hope you have too. We thank you, our customers, for giving us your business. We thank our staff for their hard work and smiling faces. And most of all we hope that in some small way our DQ family has been a fun and tasty part of your family’s memories of summer 2014. May God bless you and keep you during the upcoming season and we’ll look forward to seeing you next spring.(Left to right)Top Row: Russelle Albrecht, Hilary Towns, Rosie Jensen, Abby Mavis, Heather VandervestMiddle Row: Joan Walton (Mngr), Meredith Filter, Maddy Kokx, Jordan Tenney, Mackenzie Bentz, Breanne DalmBottom Row: Linnea McDonough, Shelby Mitchell, Haley Rondell, Brooke Avery, Kayla Nelson, Allison Reese, Nichole BrennanNot Pictured: Nicole Castonia, Karlee Cox, Claire Flewelling, Madalyn Flewelling, Sammie Gibson, Brenna Hendricks, Jayne Knudsen (Asst. Manager), Lesli Mickevich, Hannah Reidenbach, Katie Reidenbach, Monica Ruterbusch, Jordyn Sanders, Sarah Van Duisen Dairy Queen of Ludington

Just South of corner of Old 31 & US 10 • (231) 845-5611

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JOHNSON’S CAR SALESand BODY SHOP

Johnson’s Car Sales and Body Shop has been family owned and operated for over 60 years. The car sales at Johnson’s has a wide range of offerings from newer low mileage vehicles to inexpensive transportation. The body shop repairs damage from collision and deer accidents to rust repairs, and can repair and acquire parts for all makes, domestic or foreign. Free loaners are available for those without rental coverage. Johnson’s experienced staff will take care of your insurance claim from start to finish. Mike Johnson owns the business and Sheila Johnson is a Michigan licensed unibody repair technician and has been estimating and handling insurance claims since 1998. Johnson’s is independently operated and the body shop proudly does not participate in any insurer’s Direct Repair Program (DRP). It is the customer’s right to choose what body shop repairs their vehicle. Although an insurer may recommend one of their DRP shops, Michigan law gives the vehicle owner the right to choose the shop without insurer influence. More information about the ways insurers may pressure customers to use their DRP shop can be found at www.stopsteering.org. A special thanks to our customers with Auto Owners, State Farm, Farmers, Progressive, Citizens, Meemic and so many more.

Johnson’s Car Sales and Body Shop2046 E. US 10, Custer, MI 49405 • (231) 757-2806

www.johnsonscarsales.com

HEYSE & ASSOCIATES, INC.and R. PETER HEYSE, CPA

Heyse & Associates, Inc. is an accounting firm providing individual, corporate, partnership, estate and non-profit tax advice and tax return preparation, monthly accounting and payroll preparation. Before offering our professional advice and assistance, we take the time to listen and understand each of our client’s unique circumstances and concerns. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for their trust and support over the past 29 years.

Heyse & Associates, Inc.409 W. Ludington Ave., Suite 205

Phone: 231-845-9500Fax: 231-845-9505

rphcpa.com

HAMLIN GROCERY We’ve cornered the market on one-stop shopping! Hamlin Grocery offers a wide variety of grocery items, fine boutique wines, top shelf liquor, domestic and imported beer and an assortment of micro-brews. We also have a large selection of tackle and fishing supplies including lures, line, poles and live bait. Need an RV/LP propane tank filled? We fill propane tanks 20 lb. To 100 lb., 7 days a week. A new addition to our team in the deli is Lauri Smith. She brings a wide-range of diversified cooking to Hamlin Grocery, from therapeutic diets to homemade comfort foods and gourmet style dishes. Lauri’s background includes experience working with the geriatric community to providing home cooking to the crew on the carferry who make the boat their home for months at a time. Now she is at Hamlin Grocery, getting a chance at cooking for the area and seasonal residents, offering daily specials ranging from soup and sandwiches to hot entrees and sides, as well as desserts. Store Manager Sheila Genter-Kraus has the corner on one-of-a-kind gift baskets. Our specialty and gourmet gift baskets are perfect for any occasion! Whether ordering from our list of specialty and gourmet baskets or custom building your own baskets, you’ll quickly realize that Hamlin Grocery is dedicated to designing and creating your basket with personality and care. Book a wine tasting party with Vaughn and Sheila, wine consultants and tasting party coordinators! Hosting an in-home Wine Tasting Party is an ideal way to spice up an afternoon or evening with your family, friends or colleagues. Experience a variety of wines, a tasting lesson, complete with tasting notes and food pairing suggestions, just like world-famous wineries and vineyards. It’s easy, fun and informative! Stop in at Hamlin Grocery – You’re Favorite Convenience Store!

Hamlin Grocery & Deli • (231) 843-20583611 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington • www.hamlingrocery.com


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HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN Life gets a little scary when someone you love is seriously ill. But you don’t have to go it alone. You do have a choice. Choose the experts at Hospice of Michigan. As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we’ve been serving this community for more than 30 years with the most experienced team of local physicians, RNs, social workers, aides and volunteers. We know how important it is to help you and your loved one every step of the way. We ensure they have a customized care plan, and you and your family have all the support needed to ensure comfort, dignity and peace of mind. Our 24/7 telesupport center assures that you will always be able to talk to a nurse. We also offer spiritual guidance and grief support services to assist families during and after their loss. Hospice of Michigan is your hometown hospice, serving Benzie, Lake, Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties.

5177 W U.S. 10, Suite 2, Ludington • 1-888-247-5701If you are interested in volunteering call Deborah Davis

at (231) 845-4322 or email [email protected]

LARSEN’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Larsen’s Landscaping, LLC is a full-service, year round landscaping company. We specialize in creative landscape design and professional installation. Our skilled maintenance crews perform services ranging from seasonal clean ups and landscape maintenance to lawn care and lawn fertilization. In the winter months, we offer snow removal and salting. 2014 marks our 5th year as a Boss Snow Plow Distributor. We sell, install and service Boss snow plows and parts. The Larsen’s team is made up of over 30 specially trained employees. We have separate crews for each service we provide to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service. Last year, we expanded by opening a second office in Manistee to serve customers in Manistee, Benzie and Wexford Counties and also added a Certified Arborist to our team to better diagnose and treat tree and shrub problems. Larsen’s Landscaping, LLC. is fully licensed and insured. We are actively involved in the community as members of HBA, WMNLA, MNLA and the Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to continued growth and involvement in our community.

Larsen’s Landscaping, LLC3091 N. US-31, Scottville, MI 49454 • (231) 757-3850

3021 Schoedel Rd., Manistee, MI 49660 • (231) 398-9900www.larsenslandscaping.com

LAKESHORE WHOLE HEALTH Lakeshore Whole Health is a nutritional clinic offering dietary consultation, Standard Process whole food supplements, DoTerra essential oils, select homeopathics, gluten-free breads and other select healthy grocery items. The clinic offers a unique approach to health that utilizes applied kinesiology to determine the underlying root causes of health symptoms. Through the process, your body directs us to specific whole food supplements/vitamins/minerals it needs to assist in healing itself. We are the only practice in the five-county area doing this type of applied kinesiology (sometimes known as “muscle testing”). Our practitioners are networked across the country, giving us access to outside experts even for the toughest cases. Many of our clients experience 45-85% symptom improvement after joining our individualized clinical programs. Owners Aimee & Amy are proud to operate two businesses under one roof (LWH and Flipstar Gymnastics). This keeps operations efficient and enables natural growth for both brands. Lakeshore Whole Health and Flipstar Gymnastics both have wonderful programs for families and look forward to serving yours for many years to come.

Lakeshore Whole Health5909 W US-10, Ludington (231) 843-4800

231-843-4800 • www.LakeshoreWholeHealth.comAimee Goff (L.), CNC, MA, NRT Practitioner, Co-Owner

Amy Rohrbach (R.), BS, Business Manager, Co-Owner


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MCCORMICK SAWMILLS, LLC McCormick Sawmills, LLC offers a selective harvest of your timber. We purchase logs and sell hardwood shredded bark and hardwood chips for landscaping. We sell lumber in Michigan, surrounding states and in Canada. We are a family owned and operated business with the fourth generation now joining us. McCormick Sawmills, LLC has been in business since 1945 and operated locally since 1952 and we aren’t going anywhere. We value our Mason County landowners, and work one-on-one with them as we do a selective cut of their timber, no commissions or middle-men involved. Recent accomplishments for the business include the Michigan Association of Timbermen Safety awards in both Excellence in Manufacturing and Excellence in Logging. The business is also proud to have presented local recipients with the Mason County Eastern Industrial Arts Scholarship for the past 15 years.

McCormick Sawmills, LLC4431 E. Fountain Rd., P.O. Box 300, Fountain, MI 49410

(231) 462-3917 • [email protected]

NORTHSIDE MARKET Service - Quality - Value - Freshness! Mike Kruger’s motto for his Northside Market has made his 14 years of business ownership an annual expansion of products and renovation of the interior of the store. Northside Market provides specialty fresh cut meats daily, including homemade sausage, jerky, salads and fried chicken, along with beer, wine, and liquor. Everything available in a small store that you can get at a big store - with parking at the door! Since the beginning, Northside Market has been a business founded upon the concept that the customer is king. This tradition of service sets us apart from our competitors. Like the Golden Rule, we have treated our customers the way that we ourselves would like to be treated when we shop at another’s business. Stop in and meet our new staff!

Northside Market6388 Bryant Rd., Ludington

(231) 843-4460

McDONALD’S BAKERY“Celebrating 110 Years of Blessings”

McDonald’s BakeryA Family Tradition since 1904

103 E. Dowland St., Ludington(231) 843-9495

1904 saw the start of the family bakery by John McDonald. The baking tradition has been carried on by five generations of family members. McDonald’s Bakery caters to the needs of their customers with a complete line of baked goods. It’s a familiar sight to see McDonald’s van delivering fresh baked goods to restaurants, stores and facilities in this area. We will continue the tradition of providing our customers with the best baked goods, as we have done for 110 years.

McDonald’s Bakery...Where family tradition is baked in all we do.


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THE PINES RESIDENTIAL CARE, LLC The Pines Residential Care is a licensed, professionally staffed 24 care home, offering superior quality residential living for our seniors. Exceptionally spacious and beautifully decorated rooms at the facility allow the resident to experience the beauty of the country in this location among the hills, pine trees and natural habitat. It features upgraded decorating and fresh painting throughout. Personalized attention and individualized care, with assistance in all activities of daily living, medication administration and health care monitoring, and three home cooked meals, are offered by the staff as well as the comfort and security of 24 hour supervised living. Exceptionally spacious and affordable care for seniors, designed to maximize quality of life is offered for those who cannot or chose not to live alone. Short-term respite care is also available.

The Pines Residential Care, LLC1316 E. Chauvez Road, Scottville

(231) 757-2440

PADNOS With 109 years in business, Padnos pays cash for steel, aluminum, copper and other types of metal. Padnos also takes paper, cardboard and plastic for recycling. “We take items that would normally end up at a landfill and process them to become a usable product,” said Joe Hilyard of Padnos. “We aspire to excel as a leader in the recycling industry through our quality and environmental systems.” Padnos has great customer service and convenient hours. “Like” us on www.facebook.com/padnos.ludington and you’ll be able to keep up with the latest price increases, customer appreciation days, spring clean up days, etc. You’ll also receive $5 over on your gross ton for the day.*

Padnos2601 W. U.S. 10, Ludington

(231) 843-4455* Restrictions apply.

OAKVIEW“Like Family”

County-owned and serving the community since 1966, we strive to create a home-like environment that upholds each resident’s quality of life, with a skilled medical staff, pleasant surroundings, carefully prepared meals, engaging social activities, a variety of rehabilitative therapies, a family support center and much more. Within Oakview we have our Sutter Living Center offering holistic care to those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We provide those with memory loss the best quality of life in a safe, nurturing and secure environment. When you think of Oakview we are “Like Family”, helping you care for those you love.

For more information call us at:231-845-5185 ext. 227


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RIVERFLATS COFFEE & TEA

Riverflats Coffee & Tea offers a wide variety of specialty coffees and teas, as well as sandwiches, soups, pastries and a selection of organic, fair trade, and partnership coffees. We make it a priority to get to know our customers and to provide exceptional customer service to make them feel welcome and make their visit the highlight of their day. We strive to offer our customers the highest quality products in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We greet each guest with a smile and invite them to dine-in, spend time with friends, relax and host meetings in our friendly environment. Our goal is to continue to gain a loyal customer base and to grow our business, making it a thriving addition to the community.

Riverflats Coffee & Tea1915 S. Pere Marquette Hwy.

(231) 425-4488

QUICK-WAY, INC.Since 1991

Quick-Way, Inc. is a local, family-owned business with a vision to serve local manufacturing companies. We’ve grown to serve additional locations throughout the region. We are a non-hazardous transportation company carrying bulk liquid commodities throughout the Great Lakes and Midwest. Quick-Way, Inc.’s safety rating is amongst the top within our field, both locally and nationally. It’s not unheard of to get a phone call from a customer letting us know of the exceptional service provided by one of our drivers; whom many of you may know as residents from the Mason, Manistee, Lake and Oceana counties. Quick-Way, Inc. is currently looking to hire full-time drivers and offers a great quality of life by more home time than the average over-the-road driver. Instead of recognizing all of Quick-Way’s awards for safety and service, we would like to say thank you to our team of drivers. One of which has driven over two million miles accident-free, and others for over one million miles accident-free. We truly would not have the great reputation we do within the industry if it weren’t for the drivers. We appreciate you.

Quick-Way, Inc.1004 Conrad Industrial Drive, Ludington, MI 49431

(231) 845-6520 • www.qkwa.net

QUINNS TIRES & TOWS, INC. Ed is approaching the 7th anniversary as the owner of Quinns Tires & Tows, Inc. He continues to be the area’s only AAA approved towing company offering semi-wrecker service for motor homes and large trucks, a custom built wheel lift for motorcycle transport and a truck for mud and sand situations. Ed expanded the services to add a full line of passenger car tires and automotive repairs, employing a full time mechanic. Quinns Tires & Tows helps their customers from the breakdown to the repair, or by performing preventive maintenance, oil changes, or installing fresh tires for the upcoming winter, all at competitive and reasonable prices. Their wrecker professionals offer prompt response times and a friendly face in an often difficult situation. Quinns Tires & Tows is located on the corner of US 10 and Stiles Road, the red building with the yellow awning. Ed is a lifelong Mason County resident with a personal investment in the community. He is proud to be able to offer employment to six people at his shop, and is in a wrecker assisting his customers as often as his drivers are. The shop will continue to offer award winning towing service throughout Mason County and the surrounding areas, with 24/7 service in all weather conditions. Ed thanks the community for welcoming him as a new business owner, and for the referrals made by satisfied customers for mechanical work and tires and tows as he grows the business. He is still having fun doing a job he loves to do with a great staff!

Quinns Tires & Tows, Inc. • Ed Anderson, Owner/Operator2292 W. US 10, Ludington (231) 757-9262 • (231) 843-3877


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SCORESHARE THE ✔ Are you an avid high

school sports fan?

✔ Are you a parent of a high school athlete?

✔ Go to lots of local high school games?

✔ Got a smart phone?

When you’re at a game, send us a tweet with the sport you’re watching and the

score at @SportsLDN and we’ll send it out for those following the

scores on our website, LudingtonDailyNews.com.If interested, call David

Bossick, 845-5181, ext. 312.

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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Sherwin-Williams offers high quality paints and stains, painting tools, spray equipment and wallpaper. “Ask Sherwin-Williams” is a true to life slogan as our staff strives to help you every step of the way through your project from recommending products to helping with color selection and explaining techniques. Our staff has vast product knowledge and strives to provide excellent customer service; continually learning the latest in color, style and today’s trends.

Sherwin-Williams5862 W. US 10, Ludington

(231) 843-2188www.sherwin-williams.com

SKOOG HEATING & COOLING, LLC Skoog Heating & Cooling, LLC is a fourth generation family operated/owned customer oriented business since 1910. The business offers quality products at affordable prices, including furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, in-floor heat, air cleaners, geothermal, air conditioners, water heaters, dual fuel, fireplaces, humidifiers, sheet metal, duct cleaning, space heaters, heat pumps and many more. Skoog Heating& Cooling, LLC is currently building a 1400 sq. ft. showroom addition to the business which will feature 12 burning fireplaces, from gas inserts and wood stoves to outdoor fire tables and gas fireplaces for outdoor parties. Mike Skoog has more than 30 years of personal experience in the industry. He is always looking for new energy-saving, cost-efficient systems and technology to help assist in meeting customer’s needs. Mike and his staff would like to thank all of their loyal customers for their patronage throughout the years and look forward to serving the community for many years to come.

Skoog Heating & Cooling, LLC1102 S. Madison St., Ludington

(231) 845-6302

SAFARI SUN, LLC Safari Sun is a full service salon that offers a wide variety of services including tanning, highlights, lowlights, perms, pedicures, manicures, facials, and much more. The salon is now offering Shellac and OPI Gel Color, nail polish that lasts up to 14 days on natural nails. Prescription Gel and acrylic nails are available. All of our stylists keep up with the latest cuts, styles and updos by continuously furthering their education. The girls at Safari Sun are specialized in the latest and greatest techniques in the beauty industry which include; the Brazilian Blowout technique, a Keratin hair treatment that smooths curly or wavy hair up to three months using a natural substance with no harsh chemicals. The salon even offers products for children that includes their new natural, organic Fairy Tales hair care line. It helps repel lice and insects from their hair, while it is loaded in vitamins and minerals and has no harsh chemicals. The salon has everything for your tanning needs with eight tanning units available for a great year-round tan. So come on in to a fun, relaxing, spa-like atmosphere! Safari Sun now offers red light therapy too. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome! Come visit us on the web at www.safarisuntanning.com.

Safari Sun3843 W. Hwy. 10, Ludington • (231) 845-6597

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TIMELESS PICTURE FRAMING Timeless Picture Framing offers professional quality custom picture framing, beveled mirrors, mounting and laminating, gallery space and state of the art computerized mat cutting/embossing. Robert Randle has been in the framing industry for over 10 years and purchased the business in August 2009. Robert just received his CPF (Certified Picture Framer) license in April 2011. “I have been fully hands on with my trade from day one,” says Robert. “I am constantly learning new techniques, advancing my design skills and improving my product line. I am also a proud member of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) giving me the resources to answer any and all of your framing needs.” “Timeless Picture Framing offers quality service on time, every time. I love what I do and that makes all the difference in the finished product and overall experience.”

Timeless Picture Framing125 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington • (231) 845-0501

“Make your walls happy”

West Shore Bank is a full-service, independent, and locally-owned community bank with eight locations in Mason, Manistee, and Oceana Counties. West Shore Bank is owned and managed locally, which means: Our leadership understands the financial needs and concerns that come with owning a local business, and our lending decisions are made by informed community members who have as much at stake here as you do. We have a vested interest in seeing the families and businesses of the West Shore area succeed, so we take care to ensure that our customers receive personalized attention and quality service. We work to help improve our community by giving financial resources and staff volunteer time.

West Shore Bank professionals have financial expertise, which means: You have access to expert financial advisors living right in your neighborhood who go beyond what’s expected to help you manage your finances or run your business better. The bank is a sound and secure financial institution for the community, as evidenced by the Bank’s financial performance during a challenging economy and recent awards as one of the nation’s top 200 community banks and the Ludington Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Business of the Year.

West Shore Bank offers the following products and services for businesses: checking and saving, loans and lines of credit, investment services (such as 401(k) plan administration), cash management (merchant deposit capture, merchant card services, sweep accounts, business credit and debit cards, etc.)

West Shore Bank provides the following products and services for individuals: checking and savings, mortgage loans, home equity loans/lines of credit, auto loans, personal loans, investment services (retirement planning, college savings, etc.), and access to local decision makers who will take the time to truly help you when you need it.

At West Shore Bank, you will not be referred to an out-of-area person who may not understand your personal situation or our local economy. Our branch personnel will work with you to recommend solutions that fit your specific needs. We are not required to sell you a product every time you enter our branch. West Shore Bank does not use an out-of-area call center and when you call, you will be referred to a person who lives and works in our local area.

West Shore Bank 201 W. Loomis Street, Ludington (231) 845-3500

WEST SHORE BANK


THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS

202 N. Rath Ave., PO Box 340, Ludington, MI 49431 • 231-845-5181 • ludingtondailynews.com

The Ludington Daily News has been serving the news and information needs of Ludington, Mason County and the region for more than 100 years. That heritage continues today through award-winning news and advertising services in print and digital formats by a talented and experienced staff that, like you, is glad to call this area home.

Whether you want to know the latest happenings in the community, on the athletic fields and facilities, from those you elect to serve you, in the areas of entertainment and arts or outdoors, or find interesting stories about the people who make up our community, the Ludington Daily News is there for you.

Our advertising staff can help get your message out to the community through effective ads and campaigns, in print or in digital formats.

The Ludington Daily News, your community source of news.

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