Village dedicates Library Park
At its May meeting, the Village Council voted unanimously to give the park on the west side of the Darcy Library a name: Library Park.  The dedication was coordinated with the 1st birthday of the Darcy Library and over 70 attended the event.  The support of the Village made the building of the Library possible.  Additionally, many friends donated the funds to dedicate a new bench in Library Park in honor of Pat Jehle, President of the Friends, who led the fundraising effort for the building. Speeches, birthday presents, a new Glenn Wolff/student art project and refreshments added to the June 14th event.

CLCBA Update:
Thanks to Kitty Ely at Northern Décor, walking maps of downtown Beulah and Benzonia are available in businesses and the Trailhead Building.  The maps were designed by Kitty and funded by the CLCBA (Crystal Lake Community Business Association).  These are the same good folks who work to organize and provide the Music in the Park, 4th July Parade/events and fireworks as well as many of the summer races, Halloween Maze, Winter Fest, Fall Fest, Christmas Magic and many others.  Please support them with your business and donations can be sent to:  CLCBA, PO Box 554, Beulah, MI  49617 (please note if money is for a specific event).  Volunteers walked the parade route on July 4th and raised nearly $800 in donations to help with the fireworks costs!  In regards to the lateness of the fireworks, due to the cloudless sky, it was still too light at 10:30 to get maximum benefit hence the 10:45 start time. It was a beautiful ending for a wonderful day!  Summer events are plentiful, check out: www.crystallakecommunitybusinessassoc.com.

Business Updates:

• Soulistic, an Intuitive Bodywork Studio at 244 Benzie Blvd opened this spring.  Call 231-632-4747 for massage appointments.
• Tag Sale owner Peggy Timms has decided to retire (no date set) and is working to decrease her inventory.  Best wishes to Peggy.

• mental health services for individuals, couples and families and neuro-feedback.  Contact them at 882-5514.
• A belated welcome to new Market Basket owners, Cindy and David Frieswyk.  The ten year Beulah residents transitioned ownership last season, it was so smooth we missed it!
• Reedcraft Weavers Building (red barn by Market Basket) has a new paint job (red of course) and a new role, weekend garage sales.  Lewis Small, owner, is keeping busy!
• John Darien Homes opened their Beulah office in June at 244 Benzie Blvd.  John offers custom designed homes and remodels and was the builder of our new Darcy Library.  Contact him at 231-882-7070
• Brookside Inn is opening the Brookside Lounge this month.  The former gift shop area has been remodeled into a cocktail lounge with bar and table seating.  New lunch and dinner menu changes are in place with July guest room specials.
• Dairy King on US 31 has new owners, Karen and Dave Walters.  Lots of ice cream choices and the miniature golf course is still open.
• The Inn at Beulah Beach has reopened with new owners, Brian and Becca Crosby.  Bed and breakfast reservations can be made at 231-882-5523.  Restaurant plans are pending.
• All Wrapped Up opened as an extension of Art Cetera on Benzie Blvd.  Connie Messina offers gift baskets, balloons, casual clothing and gourmet food selections.

Park Yourself at Beulah Beach
The Village-owned travel trailer park at the beach in Beulah is open for your business.  Sites are available at a weekly rate of $300 for the remainder of July and August.  Fall camping Sept. 2-Sept. 30: $30 night with reservation, $35 per night without reservations.
Make reservations with the Village Clerk at 231-882-4451 or email beulah@chartermi.net.