Reminders:

• Yard waste should be in plastic bags of less than 25 pounds and placed curb/street side, limbs/brush must be tied in bundles.
• All dogs are to be on leash and only certified service animals are allowed on the trail.  Please clean up after your pets.
• Red trash bags are sold at Village Office, yellow at Stapletons (single bags) and Shop & Save (10/pkg).  Pick-up for red bags is Friday; call 800 number on the yellow bag for pick up day.
• Business owners and staff are encouraged to park away from the downtown parking in order to save spaces for visitors and patrons.
• Please don’t feed the birds on the lake, it will only increase the risk of swimmer’s itch

Village Office Hours
Clerk-Laura Spencer    Tues-Wed-Thurs 10-2 pm
Treasurer Dawn Olney Saturday 9-12 pm
Phone 231-882-4451 Fax 231-882-5759
Web Site:  www.villageofbeulah.org
The Newsletter can be found on the web site, click and hold on “About Beulah” and the dropdown menu will list the newsletter.

Village Meetings:  First Thursday after the first Monday each month (8/7, 9/4, 10/9 at 7 pm).

Darcy Library of Beulah Hours:
Mon.-Wed.-Fri.           12 to 5
Tues.-Thurs.                 3 to 7 pm
Sat.                              9 to 1 pm

• beulahpubliclibrary.blogspot.com

Recycling Update-for info call 882-0554

• Beulah sites remain behind the Village Offices for glass, paper/cardboard and plastic/tin, available to residents, businesses should call regarding permits.
• Leaves & Yard Waste Drop Off:  leaves and waste only (no plastic bags, only paper leaf bags) at 14352 Homestead Rd.  882-5468 for directions.

• Cardboard may be dropped at BC High School.
• Totes are in place at all sites for #2 plastic shopping bags.
• Call the Recycling Coordinator, Marlene with any recycling or disposal questions 231 882-0552.

Signs on the bin tell you what to put in…….when in doubt, keep it out – of the recycling bin that is!

Betsie Valley Trailhead Building is open daily through the summer. Public restrooms, bulletin board of current events and tourist information are available inside.  New security systems have had an impact on vandalism; community and public support of the building has been appreciated.  Volunteers are needed to meet and greet visitors, call Joan at 882-0262 to sign up.

Dates to Remember:

• Music in the Park: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7, 14, 21, 7 pm. bring chairs and enjoy; ‘pass the hat’ donations will be accepted.
• July 16: CSA Art Fair in the Park
• Aug. 5: Primary Elections
• Aug. 9: Crystal Lake Team Marathon
• Mid Aug.: water bills are due
• Aug. 15: County taxes are due
• Sept. 16: Village taxes are due
• Aug. 17: 4th Annual Escape to Crystal Lake Triathlon
• Oct. 4: Fall Festival in Beulah and Benzonia
• Oct. 11: Fall Festival in Frankfort

Swimmer’s Itch
We have reports of the ‘itch’ on the North and South shores of Crystal and wanted to repeat several remedies for the ‘itch’ as well as additional information.  Please don’t feed the birds

• Before swimming, apply baby oil:  Madonna Cussans
• Apply nail polish (any color will do!) on the bites:  Nicole Olney