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M ounty BOOK
CC A special publication of the Ludington Daily News
St. Simon
Catholic Church
St. Simon Catholic Church • 702 E Bryant Road, Ludington • (231) 843-3188
St. Simon Catholic Church
Weekend Mass Saturday 5:30PM and Sunday
8:30 & 10:30AM, Daily Mass M-Th 8:30AM and
Communion Service Friday at 8:30AM. Confession
Tuesday at 9:15AM and Saturday from 4:30-5:00PM.
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Ludington Area Catholic School is dedicated
to a Catholic-centered education which allows
students to develop their relationship with
God, enhance their unique talents, and strive
for academic excellence in a safe environment.
Ludington Area Catholic School • 700 E Bryant Rd, Ludington • (231) 843-3188
4 2020/2021 MASON COUNTY FACT BOOK
Welcome
to MASON COUNTY!
Our county has so much of what you’re looking
for, and there’s so much to discover around every
corner.
If you’re seeking opportunities for recreation, they
are there aplenty. From the swimming and fishing
t: and more on Lake Michigan to enjoying our
inland lakes and rivers for those plus canoeing
r, and kayaking, our county has so much to give
while having fun in the water.
Points of pride, though, can be found around our
lands, too. The Manistee National Forest makes
up a significant part of our county, but once you
break free of the forest, there’s a whole other
set of trees to see — our incredible orchards of
apples, cherries and more.
We enjoy a great agricultural sector, too. Our
orchards provide much of that, but we grow so
much more from asparagus, corn and other grains.
Livestock is another major portion of what we have
here. All of it can be discovered, and then some,
through the Western Michigan Fair in August.
Inside this fact book, you’ll get a glimpse of life in
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Ludington Area School District offers a top-
notch quality education to our students while maintaining
a unique small town feel. Our community supported
technology bond allows us to put a device in the hands of
every LASD student and offers our students the chance for a
21st century education and access to the global community.
Our partnerships with the community allow us to
provide innovative opportunities beyond the traditional
LUDINGTON AREA SCHOOLS
Michigan Merit Curriculum - expansive AP offerings, dual
enrollment course with West Shore Community College,
Career/Technology Education (CTE) and Oriole Work Based
Additional points of pride - Learning Academy.
• 24 varsity sports • Concert Choir • We the People Civic Group
• Athletic opportunities for students • Jazz Band • Community Service Club
in grades 7-12 • Marching Band • Ludington Robotics
• Business Professionals of America • Concert Band • Eighth Grade Camp
• Drama Club • Wind Symphony • Pere Marquette Early Childhood
• Show Choir • Quiz Bowl Center for our littlest “O’s”
Planning for the Future – In 2019 our community approved
FOR ALL THE LATEST a bond proposal of $100,935,000 to complete district-
ORIOLE NEWS VISIT wide building improvements. We expect to welcome our
students to a new elementary building complex Fall 2021
WWW.LASD.NET and a reconstructed middle/high school complex Fall 2024.
6 2020/2021 MASON COUNTY FACT BOOK
Mason County departments
emAil: cakelly@masoncounty.net the animal control officers for Mason
Mason County Board Website: www.masoncounty.net/depart- County. The office hours are Mondays,
of Commissioners ments/clerk/ Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from
9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays and
ChAir: Janet S. Andersen, sixth district County Prosecutor Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
viCe-ChAir: Steven Hull, fifth district Address: 305 N. Meyer Road
First distriCt: Nick Krieger Lauren Kreinbrink is the Mason Phone: 843-8644
seCond distriCt: Gary Castonia County Prosecuting Attorney, and she
third distriCt: Charles Lange is the chief law enforcement officer in Mason County Airport
Fourth distriCt: Dr. Lewis Squires the county. She is elected to a four-year
seventh distriCt: Ron Bacon term. The Mason County Airport is a pub-
Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington licly owned and operated airport in
49431 Pere Marquette Township. The airport
Mason County Offices Phone: (231) 845-7377 is available for use 24 hours a day, sev-
and Departments emAil: prosecutor@masoncounty.net en days per week. The airport is attend-
Website: www.masoncounty.net/depart- ed during the following hours: 9 a.m.
ments/prosecuting-attorney/ to 5 p.m. on weekdays Oct. 16 through
County Administrator April 15 and every day from 9 a.m. to 5
Register of Deeds p.m., April 16 through Oct. 15. The air-
Fabian Knizacky is the Mason Coun- port manager is John O’Connor.
ty Administrator. The administrator Diane L. Englebrecht is the Mason Address: 5300 W U.S. 10
oversees the day-to-day operations of County Register of Deeds. The Regis- Phone: 843-2049
the county including developing and ter of Deeds records deeds, mortgage emAil: airport@masoncounty.net
monitoring the county’s budget; hires, liens, surveys, plats, land contracts,
disciplines and reviews employees in condominiums, financing statements Building Department
positions that are designated as those and other documents related to real es-
that report to the administrator; inter- tate. The Mason County Building Depart-
prets county commission policy for of- Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington ment handles electrical, mechanical
ficers, employees and the public; and 49431 and plumbing permits for all of Ma-
more. Phone: (231) 843-4466 son County. Building inspections in the
Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington emAil: register@masoncounty.net City of Ludington and Pere Marquette
49431 Website: www.masoncounty.net/depart- Township are performed by their per-
Phone: (231)843-7999 ments/register-of-deeds sonnel. All other entities have their
emAil: fknizacky@masoncounty.net building inspections done by the coun-
Website: www.masoncounty.net/depart- Treasurer ty.
ments/administrators Address: 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville, 49454
Andrew Kmetz IV is the Mason Coun- Phone: (231) 757-9345
County Clerk ty Treasurer, an elected position. The
treasurer is responsible for all of the Planning and Zoning
Cheryl Kelly is the Mason County revenues received by the treasurer
Clerk. The clerk is elected by the peo- and the various officers, departments, The Mason County Planning and Zon-
ple, and maintains the records of the agencies boards and commissions of ing Department is responsible for the
county including deaths, births, mar- the county. administration and enforcement of
riages, assumed business names, con- Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington the county’s zoning ordinance in each
cealed weapons permits and voter reg- 49431 township except for Hamlin, Pere Mar-
istration records among others. The Phone: (231) 843-8411 quette and Grant. The department pro-
clerk is the chief election official in the emAil: akmetz@masoncounty.net vides assistance and support to the
county, and supervises all elections. county’s planning commission and
Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington Animal Control zoning board of appeals.
49431 Address: 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville, 49454
Phone: (231) 843-8202 Sarah Colbrook and Alesha Miller are Phone: (231) 757-9272 or (231) 757-9345
2020/2021 MASON COUNTY FACT BOOK 7
Mason County departments
mation. It is housed at West Shore Com- local veterans and the families in apply-
Drain Commission munity College. ing for benefits earned via military ser-
Address: 3000 N. Stiles Road, Scottville vice. Jim Wincek is the accredited veter-
The Mason County Drain Commission Phone: (231) 845-3361 an’s service officer.
is responsible for the care and mainte- Email: msue53@msu.edu Address: 920 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington
nance of more than 130 miles of drains. 49431
Maintenance on drains is funded by spe- Parks and Recreation Phone: 231-583-2028
cial assessments on properties that ben-
efit along with municipalities. Daniel The department oversees the Mason Oakview Medical Care Facility
Rohde is the drain commissioner. County Campground, as well as areas
Address: 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville, 49454 for picnics, disc golf and snowshoeing. The Oakview Medical Care Facilitypro-
Phone: (231) 757-9366 The 10-member parks and recreation vides long-term health care services. It
commission oversees the department. also has the Sutter Living Center, an Al-
Emergency Management zheimer’s/dementia special care unit.
Public Works Address: 1001 Diana St., Ludington 49431
The Mason County Emergency Man- Phone: 845-5185
agement Office is responsible for com- The Mason County Department of
munity preparedness and planning for Public Works is responsible for the care District Health Department No. 10
natural and man-made diasters. The and maintenance of the Mason County
emergency management coordinator Sewage Disposal System. This system The mission of the District Health De-
works with all of the local emergen- provides sewer service to businesses partment is to promote and enhance the
cy responders to ensure training and and homes that are located on U.S. 10 health of communities and the environ-
equipment are ready to serve the coun- between the cities of Scottville and Lud- ment through protection, prevention
ty. Elizabeth Reimink is the emergency ington. Daniel Rohde is the director/sec- and intervention.
management coordinator. retary. The Mason County office of District
Address: 408 Resseguie St. Suite 100, Lud- Address: 102 E. Fifth St., Scottville Health Department No. 10 offers cancer
ington, 49431 Phone: (231) 757-9370 screenings, as well as family planning
Phone: (231) 845-5911 clinics, flu clinics, sexually transmitted
Email: emergencymanagement@mason- Sheriff disease (STD) testing, immunizations,
county.net and WIC, a nutrition program. In addi-
The Mason County Sheriff is Kim Cole. tion, District Health Department No. 10
Equalization Cole was elected to his term in 2013. offers a maternal health program for
The Sheriff’s Office employs more than women through the start of pregnancy
The Mason County Equalization De- 40 professionally trained deputies with up to two months after delivery and for
partment provides property descrip- expertises that range from a K-9 unit infants from birth through one year of
tions and ownership; assessment roll to accident reconstrutionists, evidence age. A full list of District Health Depart-
processing for local governments; aeri- technicians to divers. There are also ment No. 10 services can be found at the
al maps and parcel maps; property tax nearly 50 mounted and reserve deputies website.
exemption and abatement information along with a victim services unit, and the Website: www.dhd10.org
and more services. Anthony Meyaard is jail which can house more than 100 in- Address: 916 Diana St., Ludington 49431
the director of the department. mates. Phone: (231) 845-7381
Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington Address: 302 N. Delia St., Ludington WIC: (231) 316-8584
49431 494931 Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through
Phone: (231) 845-6288 Phone: (231) 843-3475 Friday
Email: ameyaard@masoncounty.net Kevin Hughes, MA, Health Officer
Veterans Affairs (231) 876-3839
MSU Extension khughes@dhd10.org
The Mason County Veterans Service Dr. Jennifer Morse, Medical Director
The Michigan State University Ex- Office is open from noon to 5 p.m. Mon- (989) 773-5921 ext 1427
tension services assists residents and days and Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 1 jmorse@dhd10.org
visitors through education and infor- p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist
8 2020/2021 MASON COUNTY FACT BOOK
Mason County services
FiveCAP offers:
West Michigan Community • Early Head Start, a home visiting/
Mental Health school preparation program for preg-
nant women in the third trimester and
WMCMH provides mental health ser- infants and toddlers ages 0 to 3 who
vices to residents of Mason County on meet the federal poverty guidelines
Medicaid, who are under-insured, or • Head Start, a federally funded pre-
have private insurance. WMCMH treats school.
mental illness, developmental disabili- • Weatherizing homes to help con-
ties and substance use disorders in Ma- serve energy.
son County, as well as Lake and Oceana • Single and multiple-family homes.
Counties. • Commodity Supplemental Food Pro-
Phone number, GenerAl Questions: gram (CSFP) /Mothers, Infants, and Chil-
(231) 845-6294 dren (MIC) — A USDA funded program
Phone number, mentAl heAlth emer- that provides nutritional food supple-
GenCies: (800) 992-2061 ments to senior citizens 60 and older,
Address: 920 Diana St., Ludington, 494931 Manistee and Newaygo counties and is as well as families with children under
hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through one of 29 Community Action Agencies 6 years of age not eligible for WIC. Re-
Friday in Michigan, offering a variety of ser- cipients must meet income guidelines.
vices to help community members. It Distributions are at the FiveCAP office
FiveCAP is a vital part of Mason County, provid- on the third Wednesday of every other
ing indispensable help to the disadvan- month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FiveCAP, Inc., serves Mason, Lake, taged. • The Emergency Food Assistance
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Mason County services
Program (TEFAP), a program providing gram, many activities and resources.
federally purchased surplus food for Bill Kerans is the director. 79th District Court
low-income families. The income guide- Address: 140 S. Main St., Scottville 49454
lines must be met. Distribution is at the Phone: (231) 757-4705 The Hon. John Middlebrook oversees
FiveCAP office four times a year, on the the district court, and Glenn Jackson
first Thursday of every third month. Tallman Lake Area Senior Center III is the attorney magistrate. The court
• The Emergency Food Pantry pro- handles traffic violations, civil cases
vides up to 30 days of food on an emer- The Tallman Lake Area Senior Cen- when the disputed amount is $25,000
gency needs basis. Call the Mason Coun- ter provides many activities and several or less, landlord-tennant and land-con-
ty office for more information. services. tract matters and civil infractions. The
• Training for families on gardening Address: 6765 E. Marshall Rd., Fountain, court may also conduct marriages in a
and food preparation including can- 49410 civil ceremony. The small claims divi-
ning, drying and food freezing work- Phone: 757-3306 sion of the district court handles dis-
shops. putes involving $3,000 or less. The
FiveCAP Mason County office: Free Soil Senior Center court itself handles criminal proceed-
Address: 302 N. Main St., Scottville 49454 ings from the disposition of misde-
hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Address: 8480 N. Democrat St., Free Soil, meanors, conducting preliminary ex-
Friday, but services are walk-in or by ap- 49411 ams for felony cases and appointing
pointment. Phone: (231) 464-5885 attorneys to defendants who may not
Phone number: (231) 757-9669 be able to afford one.
Meals on Wheels
Friend of the Court
Ludington Area Senior Center The food service department at Ma-
son County Central receives funding suPPort inFormAtion Phone: 1-877-
The Ludington Area Senior Center through the Area Agency on Aging, the 543-2660
provides services and support groups United Way, the Council on Aging and mAilinG Address: 304 E. Ludington Ave.,
to residents; information and referral through customer donations. For more Ludington
assistance; a free 30-minute consul- information, contact Mary Ann Nielsen,
tation with a representative from Pal- the program director, or Mary Alway,
menter Law Office; medicare/medicaid the program assessor, at (231) 757-5721 Probation/Parole
assistance; tax assistance; educational or (231) 757-4814.
forums; tech assistance; low vision sup- The Mason County Probation/Parole
port group; diabetes support group; Office is a part of the Michigan Depart-
nutrition programs; medical loan 51st Circuit Court ment of Corrections. Matt Chitwood is
equipment; foot care; social activities; the field supervisor for Mason, Oceana
exercises; special interest groups/clubs The Hon. Susan K. Sniegowski over- and Newaygo counties.
and the Angel Christmas Tree program. sees the circuit court. The court handles Address: 408 Resseguie St. Suite 101,
Vickie Collins is the director and Ray- all actions except those assigned to oth- Ludington, 49431
ma Burgett is the program coordinator/ er courts. Phone: (231) 845-1266
assistant to the director.
Address: 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington 49431 Probate Court
Phone: (231) 845-6841
The Hon. Jeffrey C. Nellis oversees
Scottville Area Senior Center Mason County Probate Court. The court
has jurisdiction over guardianships and
The Scottville Area Senior Center pro- conservatorships; the commitment if
vides services such as its homemaker needed and the course of treatment for
program, medical transportation, re- the mentally ill, and the admission of
spite care, support groups, the senior wills, administration of estates and su-
nutrition program, a Keep in Touch pro- pervision of trusts.
10 2020/2021 MASON COUNTY FACT BOOK
Mason County Schools
Mason County Road Commission Pere Marquette Early Childhood Franklin Elementary
Mary Samuels, manager/director Center PrinCiPAl: Katie Eisinger
Office: 510 E. State St., Scottville Address: 721 E. Anderson St., Ludington,
49454 AdministrAtor: Sarah Cooper 49431
Phone: (231) 757-2882. Address: 1115 S. Madison St., Ludington, Phone: (231) 845-3830
49431
Phone: (231) 845-3850
Foster Elementary
Mason County Schools PrinCiPAl: Brian Dotson
Lakeview Elementary Address: 505 E. Foster St., Ludington,
PrinCiPAl: Jenn Mackey 49431
Ludington Area Schools Address: 502 W. Haight St., Ludington, Phone: (231) 845-3820
Jason Kennedy is the superintendent 49431
of Ludington Area School District. Dan Phone: (231) 845-3840
Mesyar is the Ludington High School O.J. DeJonge Middle School
principal and Mike Hart is the O.J. De- Address: 706 E.Tinkham Ave., Ludington,
Jonge Middle School principal. 49431
Three elementary schools serve the Phone: (231) 845-3810
district, plus an early childhood center:
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Ludington High School Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Central High School
Address: 508 N. Wasington Ave., Luding- direCtor: Angie Taylor Address: 210 W. Broadway, Scottville,
ton, 49431 Address: 4171 N. Stiles Road, Scottville, 49454
Phone: (231) 845-3880 49454 Phone: (231) 757-4748
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Jeff Mount is the superintendent of Scottville Elementary Paul Shoup is the superintendent of
Mason County Central Schools. Jeff PrinCiPAl: Chris Etchison Mason County Eastern. Mark Forner is
Tuka is the Mason County Central Address: 201 W. Maple St., Scottville, 49454 the principal.
High School principal and Robert Den- Phone: (231) 757-4701 Address: 18 S. Main St.,Custer
nis is the Mason County Central Middle Phone: (231) 757-3733
School principal.
Two elementary schools serve the dis- Upper Elementary
trict, plus an early childhood center: PrinCiPAl: Kevin Kimes
Address: 505 W. Maple St., Scottville, 49454
Phone: (231) 757-5720
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Address: 310 W. Beryl St., Scottville, 49454
Phone: (231) 757-3724
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Mason County schools
West Shore Educational non-credit community service classes
and adult lifelong learning classes.
Service District Website: www.westshore.edu
West Shore Educational Service Dis-
trict West Shore ESD’s mission is to pro- Ludington Mass Transit Authority
vide leadership and support to local
school districts. The vision is success The Ludington Mass Transit Author-
for all students. We believe that every ity provides public transportation ser-
aspect of our organization must focus vice inside the City of Ludington, the
on students, demonstrate servant lead- Sherman Township and soon in the City City of Scottville and Pere Marquette
ership, and serve as a catalyst for col- of Manistee that offers comprehensive Charter Township. The rate to ride
laborative communities. West Shore general education classes to meet stu- a bus is $2 per person, ages 12 to 59;
ESD serves most of Mason County, in- dents seeking occupational programs and $1 for those 60 and older, 11 and
cluding students attending Luding- leading to immediate employment or younger and for the disabled. to get a
ton, Mason County Central and Mason students aiming to transfer to a four- ride, call (231) 845-6218. The service rec-
County Eastern. year institution. Various associates de- ommends giving the bus driver between
grees are available to be earned as well 30 to 45 minutes ahead of your planned
West Shore Community College as one-year and two-year certifications. pick up. For those who are riding in the
The college offers special events and mornings, the service recommends cal-
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Mason County
to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays; 8 Address: 105 N. Main St., Scottville is Sherman Township, to the east is
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays; and 8 a.m. mAYor: Marcy Spencer Branch Township, to the south is Eden
to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The service in CitY mAnAGer: Courtney Magaluk Township and to the west is Amber
Scottville is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CitY Clerk: Debbie Howe Township.
Mondays through Fridays. The service CitY treAsurer: Kathy Shafer suPervisor: Mark Anderson
is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Me- PoliCe ChieF: Matt Murphy Clerk: Ann Larr
morial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanks- Phone: )231)757-4729 treAsurer: Carey M. Jolly
giving and Christmas. The service ends trustees: George A. Allison, Larry A. Larr
at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and Christ-
mas Eve. Mason County Eden Township
Phone: (231) 845-6218
Website: www.dialaridelmta.com
Townships Eden Township is along the south
of Mason County, and it has such as
Amber Township lakes as Eden, Woodruff and Pleiness. It
Mason County Cities shares a border with Custer Township
Amber Township is north of the Pere to the north, Riverton Township to the
Marquette River and is between Scott- west and Logan Township to the east.
City of Ludington ville and Pere Marquette Township. The Address: 5327 S. Eden Lake Rd., Custer,
U.S. 10/31 corridor is one of the busiest 49405
The City of Ludington is on the shore stretches in the county, and it’s in the suPervisor: Roger Nash
of Lake Michigan. It is known for its township. Riverton Township is to the Clerk: Julie Van Dyke
beach, the Ludington North Breakwa- south, Custer Township is to the east treAsurer: Sally J. Wittlieff
ter Lighthouse and the home of the Lake and Victory Township is to the north. trustees: Michelle Beenen, Joseph Stick-
Michigan Carferry’s SS Badger. The city Address: 144 S. Amber Rd., Scottville 49454 ney
boasts a downtown shopping district suPervisor: James Gallie
and several parks. Clerk: Brenda Knizacky Free Soil Township
CitY hAll Address: 400 S. Harrison St., treAsurer: Connie Rathbun-Anderson
Ludington 49431 trustees: Richard G. Alway, Thomas Alway Free Soil Township is along the north
Phone: (231) 845-6237 of Mason County, and the village of
CitY hAll hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Branch Township Free Soil is within it. It shares a border
through Friday with Grant Township to the west, Sher-
Website: www.ludington.mi.us Branch Township is along the east- man Township to the south and Meade
mAYor: Steve Miller ern edge of Mason County and includes Township to the east.
CitY mAnAGer: Mitch Foster the towns of Walhalla and Branch. It is Address: 2691 E. Michigan St., Free Soil
CitY Clerk: Deborah L. Luskin bordered by Sheridan Township to the 49411
CitY treAsurer: Mari Jo Lange north, Custer Township in the west and suPervisor: Gregg Surma
PoliCe ChieF: Tim Kozal Logan Township to the south. Clerk: Lynda Papes
Address: 6600 E. First St., Fountain, MI treAsurer: Lisa Stankowski
City of Scottville 49410
suPervisor: Michael Shoup Grant Township
The City of Scottville lies near the Clerk: Kimberly Tenney
center of Mason County and the inter- treAsurer: Ralph Razminas Grant Township is along Lake Michi-
section of U.S. 10 and U.S. 31 as U.S. trustees: Shirley Brayton, Joseph Fiers gan and has the federal Lake Michigan
10 heads east away from Lake Michi- Recreation Area including the Nord-
gan and U.S. 31 north toward Traverse Custer Township house Dunes within it. To the south is
City. The city is home to Riverside Park, Victory and Hamlin townships and to
a campground with the grounds for the Custer Township has all of the Village the east is Free Soil Township.
West Michigan Old Engine Club and a of Custer within it, and it shares a line Address: 843 W. Hoague Road, Manistee
disc golf course. with the City of Scottville. To the north suPervisor: Robert Rakowski2020/2021 MASON COUNTY FACT BOOK 15
Mason County
Clerk: Mary Jo Janowiak Treasurer: Mary Hasenbank
Treasurer: Kristen Brandt Logan Township is in the southeast Trustees: Jimmy Lee Metzger, William K.
Trustees: Allen Bufka, Brenda Kelly corner of Mason County and it has Thomas
branches of the Pere Marquette River
Hamlin Township and Carr Creek within it. Eden Town- Pere Marquette Charter Township
ship is to the west and Branch Town-
Hamlin Township is along Lake Mich- ship is to the north. Pere Marquette Charter Township
igan and has famed Ludington State Address: 3975 Tyndall Road, Branch surrounds the City of Ludington, and
Park within it. Hamlin Lake a major re- Supervisor: Bruce Burke it includes the Mason County Airport,
sort area itself, also is within much of Clerk: John Kampfschulte the fairgrounds and Historic White Pine
the township. The township is bor- Treasurer: Tammy Bromley Village along the Buttersville Peninsula.
dered by Pere Marquette Township to Trustees: Robert Burke, Daniel R. Stewart To the north is Hamlin Township, to the
the south with Lincoln Lake and Lincoln south is Summit Township and to the
River serving as a line. To the east are Meade Township east are Amber and Riverton townships.
Victory and Amber townships. Meade Township is in the northeast Address: 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway,
Address: 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington corner of Mason County. It is bordered Ludington
Supervisor: Nancy Vandervest by Free Soil Township to the west and Supervisor: Gerald Bleau
Clerk: Catherine Lewis Sheridan Township to the south. Clerk: Rachelle Enbody
Treasurer: Susan Ptaszenski Address: 5435 E. Free Soil/Larsen roads, Treasurer: Karie Bleau
Trustees: Larry Rees, Johnaine A. Gurzynski Free Soil Trustees: Andrew Kmetz III, James T.
Supervisor: Lois Krepps Nordlund, Henry E. Rasmussen, Ronald
Logan Township Clerk: Sue Hasenbank Soberalski
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Mason County
Riverton Township Clerk: Marlynn E. Gulembo to the east is Riverton Township.
Riverton Township is situated be- Treasurer: Jennie Borema Address: 4879 W. Deren Road, Ludington
tween the Pere Marquette River and the Trustees: Jeff Cormany, Douglas Damkoe- Supervisor: Wayne Kelly
county line with Oceana County. North hler Clerk: Kay Deanda
Oxbow and South Oxbow lakes are with- Treasurer: Mary Bedker
in the township. To the east are Eden Sherman Township Trustees: Edward L. Chase, Todd Jorissen
and Custer townships. To the west are Sherman Township contains the vil-
Summit and Pere Marquette townships. lage of Fountain. Free Soil township is Victory Township
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Amber Township is to the north. to the north, Victory Township is to the Victory Township is home to West
Address: 2122 W. Hawley Road, Scottville west, Custer Township is to the south Shore Community College, and the
Supervisor: Gary Dittmer and Sheridan Township is to the east. township is bordered by Grant Town-
Clerk: Cindy Gerbers Supervisor: Joseph Mickevich ship to the north, Hamlin Township to
Treasurer: Kristi Griffis Clerk: Kurt D. Lubben the west, Amber Township to the south
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Trustees: Scott A. Dittmer, Greg Thurow Treasurer: Rita Randle and Sherman Township to the west.
Trustees: Lori Cregg, Curt Jones Address: 2417 N. Victory Corner Road
Sheridan Township Scottville
Sheridan Township is along the east Summit Township
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Supervisor: James Mazur
side of the county and it contains sev- Summit Township is the smallest Clerk: Barbara Egeler
eral lakes including Thunder, Ford and township in terms of area in the county, Treasurer: Patricia Geers
Round lakes. Meade Township is to the and it is in the southwest corner of the Trustees: Robert W. Kesling, Jerome Papes
north, Sherman Township is to the west county. Bass Lake within the township,
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the south. and it is along Lake Michigan. To the
Supervisor: Corliss T. Gulembo III north is Pere Marquette Township and
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Mason County
Clerk: Kathleen J. Soper
Mason County treAsurer: Jeanne VanSickle
trustees: Scott A. Fenner, Kathleen
Villages I. Sorenson
Village of Custer Village of Free Soil
The Village of Custer is along The Village of Free Soil is in the
U.S. 10, just a few miles east of northern portion of Mason Coun-
Scottville. The Pere Marquette ty along Free Soil Road between
Railway bisects the village. Custer and Stephens roads. A spur
President: Lyle Reene of the Pere Marquette Railway
Clerk: Margaret Griswold travels through the village.
treAsurer: Jody Baunoch President: Vince Williams
trustees: Stanley McCumber, Lon Clerk/treAsurer: Mary Brown
Reader, Caleb J. Whitaker trustees: Jason Brown, Duane Haiss,
Carrie VanSlooten
Village of Fountain
The Village of Fountain is situ-
ated near the Lincoln River, and a
branch of the Pere Marquette Rail- Members of the Scottville
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President: Kenneth Budzynski band shell in Scottville.
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Mason
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facts
The county is named for Stevens T. Ma-
son, Governor of Michigan. It was creat-
ed by the Michigan Legislature in 1840 as
Notipekago County, then renamed Mason
County in 1843. The county was adminis-
tered by Ottawa County prior to the orga-
nization of county government in 1855.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
the county has a total area of 1,242
square miles, of which 495 square miles
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ter.
The estimated population is 29,100.
12,115 households.
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Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association
The mission of SPLKA is to preserve, promote and educate the public and make our light
houses accessible to all.
Standard admission rates to climb the towers are as follows: All lighthouses are $5 for
adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Our height re quirement to climb all of our lighthouse
is 40 inches. The admission prices help our effort to meet the goal of preserving our majestic
lighthouses. We hope your visit will spur your interest to join our organization or a lighthouse
organization near you. Bus Day to Big Sable: Round trip bus transportation from noon to 5 pm
is offered from the building next to the park office to the Big Sable Lighthouse. An additional
charge of $50 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under will be collected on these days from
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White Pine Village
Historic White Pine Village offers a living- history, family- friendly, fun- filled
tour of a late 19th to early 20th century pioneer village. The Village boasts 30
historic exhibit buildings, including the original 1849 Mason County Courthouse
(on the State Register of Historic Places) and an authentic turn- of- the- century
steam locomotive, tender car and flat car loaded with logs and headed toward the
Village’s working sawmill. Visitors come face- to- face with early settlers: first-
person interpreters with scripts carefully prepared by staff and historians, they
interact and improvise with visitors in the persona of historical characters and
recreate actual personages from Mason County. The buildings contain thousands
of authentic artifacts and archives depicting the rich lumbering and agricultural
history of its area. Thousands of area school children, families, individual visitors
and residents tour the Village annually. Historic White Pine Village is open early
May through October and takes around 2 hours to tour through.
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Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with
digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging in-
teractive exhibits that entertain, enlighten and inspire a deeper ap-
preciation for the region’s maritime history. Located in the former
U.S. Coast Guard Station, now listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks
Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier
Light, and the historic carferry (SS Badger carferry) Badger, extend-
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derland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical
Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.
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The mission
The missionof of Sandcastles Children’s
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Mason County charities and how to give
ing events like beach clean-ups and in- homeowners and renters, and hosts
AAUW vasive species removal days. To learn first aid and CPR training classes. An-
The AAUW has an elected board of more, get involved or donate, check out other Red Cross program, Pillowcase,
directors and holds meetings month- www.affew.org or contact Julia Cham- teaches second- through sixth-graders
ly, and also sponsors young women to bers at earthmuffin56@gmail.com. how to prepare for fires and home di-
attend leadership training. Funds for sasters. For information about upcom-
the group are raised largely through an American Legion ing blood drives, call (231) 256-3624.
annual book sale in the summer and a
Membership is open to any veteran or
sugar plum auction in the fall. immediate family member of a veteran Area 24 Special Olympics
For more information or to make a who served from Dec. 7, 1941 to the For questions or to make a donation,
donation, call Patricia Otto at (231) 845- present. The legion is actively recruit- contact Area 24 Director Jerry Shangle,
7665 or visit www.ludington-mi.aauw. ing new members. (231) 843-4416, or Assistant Director
net. The Post Commander is Pete Probst. Gary Boerema, (231) 845-7604.
For more information about how to join Financial help and donations of
or to make a donation, visit the Post or equipment are welcome, as well as vol-
AFFEW call 845-7094. unteers.
The group’s mission is to provide
Mason County’s visitors and residents
American Red Cross Church Women United
with information about environmen- Blood drives are just one program the Church Women United is a nonprofit
tal issues by promoting public aware- local branch of the American Red Cross organization that works to improve the
ness, recognizing good environmental offers. The Red Cross offers and in- community. To get involved, donations
practices, hosting panels and sponsor- stalls smoke detectors for free for both can be made to participating churches
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or to Church Women United directly materials for winter cat shelters are also ing 231-845-0326, emailing alarge@
by calling (231) 843-3523 or (231) 843- welcome. Donations may be directed to cffmc.org or visiting www.mason-foun-
2901. P.O. Box 384, Ludington, MI 49431. dation.org.
Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm Community Foundation COVE
At Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, for Mason County COVE has been the safety net for
special needs children are in the spot- women, men and their children who
light. The farm’s programming is fund- At the Community Foundation for are experiencing domestic violence and
ed solely through donations. To donate Mason County, collaborating with do- sexual assault in Mason, Oceana and
or learn more, contact Nancy Supran at nors, grantees, advisors and individuals Lake counties for more than 40 years.
circlerockingsfarm@att.net or see www. to identify issues that are important to Contact COVE in person or by mail
circlerockingsfarm.org. local communities is the goal. By bring- at 906 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington,
ing people together around a common MI 49431. Make donations by credit or
Community Cats TNR mission and creating links between re- debit, or get more information by call-
Community Cats TNR is a local, non- sources and a vision for the future, the ing (231) 843-2541. See www.callcove.
profit group of volunteers, caregivers organization helps to ensure that com- com for more information, and check
and veterinarians working to reduce munities remain vital and strong. Every out COVE’s Facebook page for upcom-
and stabilize the number of free-roam- year, the foundation awards Donations ing events.
ing, abandoned, homeless and feral cats to the Community Foundation are in- If you or someone you love needs
in Mason County through a humane vested for long-term growth, providing help, call the 24-hour crisis line at
program called Trap-Neuter-Return. grants back into the community. If ev- 1-800-950-5808.
For more information or to donate to eryone leaves 5 percent of their estate
the cause, see www.communitycatstnr. to a Foundation fund, more than $136 Custer Veterans of Foreign Wars
org or call (231) 845-7888 or (231) 843- million will be invested in Mason Coun- The Custer VFW Gold Bar Post is lo-
9312. The organization is in need of do- ty by 2055. cated at 2022 E. U.S. 10 in Custer. So-
nations of funds and cat food. Building More information is available by call- cial events and fundraisers for the post,
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such as steak dinners and dances, are For more information, visit the club’s
open to the public, and all are welcome website at www.finandfeatherclub.org Free Soil Senior Center
to attend — see times in your daily com- Senior citizens from Free Soil and all
munity calendar. For more information FiveCAP over Mason County are invited to come
or to make a donation, call (231) 757- The purpose of FiveCAP, Inc. is to mo- to lunch and other activities at Free Soil
9665. tivate the poor through public and pri- Senior Center. Senior activities take
vate resources to achieve economic and place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10
Disability Network West Michigan social independence. The main FiveCAP a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Free Soil Com-
office is located at 302 N. Main St. in munity Center, 8480 N. Democrat St. in
Disability Network West Michigan Scottville. Other locations are in Manist- Free Soil. Hot home-cooked meals are
helps provide independent living re-
sources for people with disabilities in ee, Baldwin and White Cloud. To donate served for lunch at noon. A nurse comes
Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake and to the cause or learn more, call (231) to the center once a month to give free
Mason counties. The organization is 757-3785 or email fivecap@fivecap.org. blood pressure checks. For more infor-
based in Muskegon. Call (231) 722-0088 mation, or to rent the venue, call (231)
for more information. Fixing Furry Friends 464-5885.
Fin & Feather Club Fixing Furry Friends works in Mason
County by providing certificates to local
of Mason County residents who have dogs or cats to help Friends of the
The Fin & Feather Club of Mason with some of the cost of spaying and
County is a local conservation club. neutering their companion animals. All
Ludington State Park
Fin & Feather Club offers hunter safety pet owners are welcome to request as- Friends of the Ludington State Park
classes, basic pistol training classes and sistance. The organization has issued was founded in 1992 with the mission
concealed pistol license training. The more than 4,500 certificates as of Au- of helping the Ludington State Park in
club operates skeet, trap, pistol, rifle gust 2014. To learn more or make a do- any way it can.
and both 3-D and indoor archery ranges nation, see www.fixingfurryfriends.org FLSP is a volunteer, 501(c)3 charitable
for the use of members and the public. or call (231) 757-4470. organization dedicated to preserving,
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enhancing and promoting the park. It program identifies neighborhoods with
has about 100 members and/or volun- owner-occupied homes in need of exte- Lakeshore Animal Friends
teers. To learn more, join or donate to rior home repairs, and in the spring and For more than 25 years, Lakeshore
the cause, see www.ludingtonfriends. fall, volunteers work to complete these Animal Friends has been advocating for
com or look for Friends of Ludington repairs with the help of the homeown- Mason County’s animals.
State Park on Facebook. Donations for er. To volunteer or donate to the cause, The nonprofit provides spay/neu-
the playground or for other activities contact Jamie Healy at hfh.masoncoun- ter services for animals adopted from
can be mailed to Friends of Ludington ty@gmail.com or (231) 843-7888. Mason County Animal Control, lends
State Park, P.O. Box 123, Ludington, MI a hand and raises funds for the shel-
49431. Email FLSP at ludingtonstate- ter and fosters dozens of local animals
parkfriends@gmail.com. HELP Ministry in need. Lakeshore Animal Friends has
HELP Ministry, or Hands Extended sponsored projects like roofing over
Loving People, works to provide furni- the shelter’s outdoor kennels.
Friends of the Mason ture, appliances and household goods The organization raises funds
County Sheriff’s Office to families and individuals in need. As through annual events like a Memorial
Keeping Mason County’s youth safe resources allow, HELP assists clients Day weekend yard sale, a Best Friends
is the goal of the Friends of the Mason with rent, utilities and medical bills in Fun Fest in October and a Home for the
County Sheriff’s Office. Donations can collaboration with area social service Holidays open house and Christmas ba-
be payable to “Friends of the Mason agencies and churches. The group also zaar at Mason County Animal Control,
County Sheriff’s Office” and mailed to helps with minor home repairs, includ- held earlier this month. Lend a hand by
P.O. Box 10, Ludington MI 49431. For ing the construction of handicap ramps, volunteering at Mason County Animal
more information, contact Mason Coun- and provides transportation for medi- Control, fostering or giving a donation
ty Sheriff Kim Cole at the sheriff’s of- cal purposes. To learn more, volunteer by contacting the group by going to its
fice, (231) 843-3475. or donate to HELP, contact Lange at Facebook page by searching Lakeshore
(231) 843-6811 or see www.help-minis- Animal Friends.
try.org.
Gateway to Success Academy Lakeshore Food Club
Gateway to Success Academy offers a Hospitality in the Name of Christ Healthy, balanced food options are a
second chance to students who struggle The organization’s first priority is to vital need in any household. For those
with traditional learning environments. make sure that guests have a safe place struggling to make ends meet, there’s
The charter school, at 526 S. Scottville to go for food and shelter, and to give its the Lakeshore Food Club. Contact
Road, houses students from sixth to struggling guests love and respect. The O’Nealya Gronstal at (231) 480-4334
12th grade, offering innovative, hands- ministry also provides opportunities or ongronstal@lakeshoreresourcenet-
on learning. The school offers lessons for shelter attendees to connect with work.org to donate or get involved. Fi-
in engineering, cooking, robotics, elec- religion, if they so choose. For more in- nancial contributions and food dona-
tronics and agriculture, to name a few. formation or to donate to Hospitality In tions are welcome, as well as non-food
Attending G2S is free, and transporta- the Name of Christ, email hospitality- products like hygiene items and clean-
tion services are provided. The staff inc1@gmail.com, see www.hospitality- ing supplies. Those looking to do-
works closely with students to form re- inthenameofchrist.org or call (231) 852- nate food are encouraged to consider
lationships and guide children through 4236 or (231) 510-4591. The shelter is things like hot chocolate, tea, coffee and
their lessons. Counselors, a gym, meals open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Novem- soups. Diapers, deodorant, toothpaste
and laundry services are available to ber through April. and toothbrushes are also needed. To
students. To donate to the school or volunteer or for more information, visit
learn more, call (231) 845-0922. www.lakeshorefoodclub.org.
Jericho House of Mason County
Habitat for Humanity The Women’s Jericho House of Ma- Lakeshore Food 4 Kids
son County (under J&J Mission, Inc.) is Lakeshore Food 4 Kids is a non-prof-
of Mason County a non-profit home for single, homeless it food program for food insecure stu-
Habitat for Humanity works with lo- women. Women housed at the shelter dents in grades kindergarten through
cal communities to improve, maintain range from age 18 to older. Past guests 12th grade at Ludington Area School
and build housing for those in need. have been as old as 77 — all women old- District. For more information, email
The organization has partnered with er than 18 are welcome. For more infor- lakeshorefood4kids@gmail.com or
the Pennies from Heaven Foundation mation or to make a donation, stop by search for the organization on Face-
to create a Neighbor to Neighbor neigh- 912 E. Ludington Ave. or call (231) 843- book.
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