Manistee Recognized by OUTDOOR LIFE Magazine

Manistee is ranked #1 in the lower Peninsula of Michigan among the 200 Best Towns for Sportsmen in the U.S, with an overall rank of #71 out of 200.

Don’t take my word for it. Credit for this ranking goes to OUTDOOR LIFE, June/July 2009 issue for their research on the 200 BEST towns for Sportsmen.. Now in fairness to our other half, the UPPER Peninsula, Marquette, Mi. ranked an AWESOME #2. However, the population of Michigan clearly sits below the bridge and MANISTEE has everything to be proud of.

This is the 2nd survey OUTDOOR LIFE has done, and they wanted to provide sportsmen and women, with the top 200 affordable, thriving, and perfectly wild towns in America. Written by John Taranto, it is a must read for anyone considering their next move, especially if you are nearing retirement. On the other hand, why not work where you love to vacation?

All of these towns offer affordable housing, low unemployment and the potential to earn a decent living within a short drive of FIRST RATE hunting and fishing.

Not news to me! The researcher measured “population percentage growth, median household income, median home value, cost of living, unemployment rate, mean commune time”. And a measurement of outdoors categories, such as, “gun-friendliness, huntable and fishable species nearby, town’s proximity to public hunting”…..the list goes on.

Pick up a copy and read all about it.

Manistee Shoreline Showcase Summer 2009

A World Class Jazz Production

Tuesday Night Concert Series

7-9 PM

For the 7th straight season, Manistee's First Street Beach will be the destination for friends, neighbors, and visitors on Tuesday nights when World Class Jazz Productions sets up the Rotary Gazebo state. Outstading professional musicians from all over the country will perform against a backdrop of Lake Michigan sunsets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and coolers, while the audience smiles, chats, and enjoys the sounds of superb jazz, blues, and variety music. People of all ages are praising the quality of Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase!

All Concerts are FREE, donation buckets are available to help defray the cost.

2009 Schedule

June 23

Rick Hicks Soul-Jazz-Blues Persuasion

June 30

Root Doctor

July 7

NYC All Stars - Jerry Weldon, John Hart, Hill Hyde, and Rudy Petshaurer

July 14

Petra van Nuis and The Andy Brown Quartet

July 21

Tom Hagen - Cherie Lynn Trio with Rick Reuther

July 28

Mary Rademacher and the Rad Pack

August 4

Alberta Adams, "Queen of Detroit Blues"

August 11

Freddie Cunningham wiht Organissimo

August 18

Nichole Pasternak and Ralph Lalama with The Steve Sandner Band

August 25

New York City Teachers Jazz Band featuring: SIDE-ORDER and SAX APPEAL

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A SPONSOR

These successful concerts are the result of generous contributions by both businesses and individuals. Please consider helping sponsor the 2009 season.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information contact:

Tom Amor - Phone: 231-723-7825 Email: tom@amorsign.com

or

Kasey Briske - Phone: 231-723-2349

Support Habitat for Humanity

Come on out and support Manistee County Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday, March 18th, from 5 to 8 p.m. 25% of the proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity right here in Manistee! See you there!

Mail your contribution to:

Manistee County Habitat for Humanity

P.O. Box 495, Manistee, MI 49660

For further information phone 723-7458

A Successful Celebration

The staff at Coldwell Banker A.L.M. would like to thank everybody who came out to help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Day. From 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on Saturday we saw a steady flow of loyal customers and supporters whom all enjoyed great food and plenty of laughs!

Sloppy joes, chips, cookies, brownies & more were on the menu, and nobody left with an empty stomach. Thank you to everybody who contributed!

Updates about the next celebration will be coming soon, so stay tuned for more information. Here are a few photos taken throughout the day!! Thanks again!

25th Anniversary & Customer Appreciation

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

11 A.M. to 3 P.M.

1121 Parkdale Ave.

Manistee, MI 49990

231.723.3555

Coldwell Banker A.L.M. Realty is celebrating their 25th year in business and would like to thank all their loyal customers by offering FREE Sloppy Joe's and refreshments to everyone.

Come on out and see what we're all about!!

UPS Drop Box now at Coldwell Banker

Recently Coldwell Banker has become a new UPS Drop Box location in Manistee County. The drop box located at Coldwell can be used to ship letters and small packages, both throughout the United States and Internationally.

Each drop box contains many of the necessary supplies for shipping your package, such as small envelopes and address labels. Drop offs can be made 24/7, but there are specific pickup hours.

Pickup hours at Coldwell Banker are as follows:

Air

Monday-Friday: 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: No Air Pickup

Ground

Monday-Friday: 4:00 p.m.

Christmas Party 2008

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Although the New Year has already snuck upon us, Coldwell Banker A.L.M. ended their 2008 year with the annual Christmas Party.

Sunday, December 21st, owner Mike Cnudde, along with all the agents and staff of Coldwell Banker gathered together at The Bungalow Inn for a night of great food and fun. After being served a wonderful dinner by the Bungalow staff, everyone took part in the Chinese auction, which is a Coldwell tradition. Each and every person gave and received a gift, and shared a lot of laughter while doing so.

Coldwell Banker A.L.M.'s 2008 Christmas party was a huge success! Thank you to The Bungalow Inn for allowing us to use your facilities and for such a tasty dinner. Here are a few pictures taken throughout the night.

Jane Gunia, Larry & Sandy Larson

Frank English & the rest of the Gang

Best of luck to all in 2009!