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Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail

1 week ago

We were fortunate to have the opportunity to present to 100 Women Who Care - Benzie County on Wednesday evening. Congratulations to Housing Trust of Benzie—a most valued organization that addresses the need for affordable housing in our community. Despite the cold, dreary weather, 93 members attended our first meeting of 2026. We always learn so much about the plans for area non-profits and the people they serve.

Bianca McLaren spoke on behalf of Crystal Lake Co-Operative Preschool. The Co-Operative model includes parental participation and half- day sessions that are perfect for many families. If awarded our gifts, the preschool would like to keep tuition stable and offset rising costs of operation.

www.crystallakecoop.org/
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The Housing Trust of Benzie is busy completing the multi- home build on Corning Ave. in Frankfort. The group is actively seeking properties throughout our county to build homes for our middle income workers who have been priced out of the area market. Set up to be a long term solution to the housing crisis, these homes, when sold, will once again be purchased by qualifying full-time residents who are employed within Benzie County. Jackie Borozan asked for our support to help keep the homes’ purchase price affordable.

www.housingtrustofbenzie.org/
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The Fiends of Betsie Valley Trail was represented by Avace Wilde and Jim Gribble. The Trail offers the benefits of fresh air and community connectivity to all our residents, regardless of physical or financial limitations. Work is planned at access points to improve parking and restroom facilities. While applying for Grants and increasing fundraising efforts, our gifts would help the group meet their goals more quickly.

betsievalleytrail.org/
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After tallying the votes, our members wrote their checks out to —-

HOUSING TRUST OF BENZIE

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Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail

1 week ago

Ride safe!This coming weekend is Free Snowmobile Weekend, which gives people the chance to hit the trails for a little dose of the beautiful winter views across Michigan. Here are some reminders for people planning to get out and explore:

Safety First - Make sure you Ride Right, meaning stick to the right side of trails and ensure you're operating at a safe speed.

Group Rides - If you're riding with friends or family, ride with your group’s most inexperienced rider in mind.

Look Both Ways - If crossing roadways, always remember to check for vehicles. Something we all know, but a reminder is always helpful.

Respect the Trail (and those who make them possible) - Stay on designated trails. Nearly 1,900 private landowners generously allow trails through some of their property to help connect trails around the state. In addition, countless volunteers from clubs and organizations help maintain the trails for riding.

Dress for the Occasion - Issues can happen, and you don't want to be on a trail and not dressed for the weather. Stay warm!

Have Fun - Enjoy your ride!

We encourage all snowmobile riders to check out our interactive snowmobile map and other helpful information at Michigan.gov/Snowmobiling, and be sure to brush up on safety tips by visiting Michigan.gov/RideRight

We hope you're able to get out and explore what makes Michigan winters so much fun - the snow!

If you plan to ride throughout the season, remember to get your snowmobile trails permit online or at participating retailers. These permits are how the trails system is funded, providing more than 6,000 miles of state-designated snowmobile trails.

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