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Making a Difference.
"A few people can make a huge difference". Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa was hosting a conference of the Council of Michigan Foundations and including an activity for the children. Chris MacInnes, of Crystal Mountain, suggested Grow Benzie to see if we would like to send a representative to participate and try to secure a grant. The children, ages 8 - 18, would be given exposure in foundation work, and would be the ones evaluating the merit of the different grant requests.
The idea of requesting $250 for supplies to help with finishing the Platte River Elementary hoop house was conceived. Our intern, John Everett took on the task of writing the grant and making the presentation. Working with Jackie Hice, Grow Benzie volunteer who is involved with the school, John composed a list of materials. Gary Michalek, another volunteer prepped John on the value of Gary's worm boxes so it could be explained to the children. John took in 4 sizes of tomato plants along with the worm boxes and gave a 20-minute presentation.
The outcome? Grow Benzie was awarded a grant of $700 to help with establishing the Platte River Elementary hoop house so all the children benefit. Meetings have already been held, and work has begun.
Many thanks to Rob Collier and the Michigan Council of Foundations, Chris MacInnes of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa, Jackie Hice, Gary Michalek, and of course, our intern, John Everett.
Platte River Elementary Hoop house, ready for finishing.
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Hat Making
Grow Benzie Crafters have been busy making hats for The Garden Party, or for any time of year, for that matter!
Hats will be available at Grow Benzie's booth at the CSA Art and Craft show on July 25, and also available at The Garden Party on August 4.
Some are painted, some are bejeweled, and some have delicate flowers but all are beautiful! If you would like more information, call Deb 352 4487. |
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Only 100 tickets left (75% sold-out) for
The Garden Party.
Buy Yours today at:
Weishaar & Co- Beulah
Book Store Ltd.-Frankfort
or
Buy them here:  Single Ticket $65 Basket of 10 tickets $500 Deb Query 231 352 4487 or any board member
August 4th -5 pm until whenever
Just an old fashioned Garden Party with great music, great food, and great people.
There are twenty hats available for purchase for those who are not already making their own, thanks to Ginny Knutsen and the Grow Benzie Crafters.
The Chefs are warming up, the stoves are hot, and the food "finger licking" good.
The Live Auction:
 The Porsche is 1990 911 Carerra 4 (WD) Convertible with 50,000 miles. For the affectionato's it is the 28th year of the 911 series (still being manufactured) it is in the last years of air cooled engines (which makes it particularly desireable for collectors) and in excellent condition. The traceable history goes back to Dallas, Santa Fe (two owners), and now Crystal Lake. Grow Benzie bought it from a widow's estate, who only owned it for 18 months; previous owner was a collector of "interesting Porsches" and held the car for 12 years which accounts for the extremely low mileage and great condition. Car has been updated with next generation air conditioning, new interior top, and the bonnet has been repainted to get it in current condition. Older Porsche pricing is uniqueness of the model; mileage, and condition - this car has all three - if interested car will be available for viewing and driving right up to the date of the auction 231 882 9801 or 505 660 0023
The Jag is a 2000 XKR Convertible
again with 51000 miles. This car was built after Ford made the aquisition and quality upgraded the product. It is one of the great "style" cars as reflect in the Jag's linage of great convertibles back to XKE's and beyond. The car is luxuary at its best and sold in the $80 -$90,000 range in 2000. This car has been personally owned for the last 6 years and driven less than 10,000 miles, garaged, a no rain car and the condition reflects it. Prior owner was Atlanta, Georgia and car has had no exposure to salt water or snow. Fabulous cottage car and turns heads whereever it goes - had some neat cars, but this one turns heads and hearts. Come see it before the auction 231 882 9801 or 505 660 0023.
Look at next week's newsletter, the Record Patriot and the Traverse City Record Eagle or Insider to learn how to bid absentee or Buy it Now.
And for the young at heart, we have a four person bicycle surrey.
Destination Travel:
Last week it was Celine Dion; Jazz in New Orleans and Art in Santa Fe - can you top that?
Yes, this week it is:
Four days for two at Augusta for the 2013 Masters.
Three days at the Ryder Cup in Chicago in September 2013 - some interesting action on this one.
Seven days in the Canadian Rockies - four nights at Banff and Lake Louise in the old Canadian Pacific Hotels owned by Fairmont - three nights in Calgary.
or Four days in Sonoma in a "to die for" wine experience.
Get your plans together and head for excitement - details on all trips in next week's edition of Grow Benzie.
The Garden Party an event not to miss - and auctions that will stagger and startle.
Come one, come all.
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5885 M 115, Frankfort Hwy
Benzonia MI 49616
231 882 9510
www.growbenzie.org
growbenzie@gmail.com
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