This Resources page is provided to ask questions and make recommendations about services, share ideas about products and/or any general information (lake related or not) which may interest all the lake property owners.
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Hello, we are looking for an electrician and someone to screen in one of our porches. Finally, any tips on combating the mosquitos. Please feel free to email, text or call me with your suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Megan Kreiter, 248-515-7934 or megankreiter@yahoo.com.
Hello👋 I am missing an Amazon package that states it was delivered to my front door – not! Im at 11402 Old Log Rd NE & can be reached at 734-216-7592 if it happened to land at your front door. Thank you!
Selling boat hoist – capacity 2,000 lbs. It is in fair condition. Asking $250. Contact Craig O’Brien @ 231-886-8624 (or Cheryl @231-886-8618) for more information.
Facebook listing:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FjuZmEgxY/
Selling our Classic aluminum trailer which was used to trailer our 24 ft. Crestliner. It is in Used-Good condition. Asking $1850. Contact Craig @231-886-8624 (or Cheryl @ 231-886-8618) for more information. Link to Facebook listing for photo:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18sB7Stq4Q/
I am selling a single owner 1996 Larsen with only 600 hours, comes with trailer and Solar powered ShoreStation.
This boat is super clean, runs great and has been meticulously maintained. The boat hull, upholstery and carpet are in great condition.
This is a bowrider model with seating in the front and back. The boat is powered by a 4.3LX Gen IV Mercruiser I/O engine.
The motor has been winterized every season. It has been stored indoors offseason and has been parked under a ShoreStation inseason.
The bundle includes a recently upgraded (2024) solar powered ShoreStation with remote control.
I will consider separating the bundle:
$10k for the boat, $4k for the lift.
Contact me and I can send pictures and answer any questions.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1662991054731251/?mibextid=6ojiHh
(The link is to my Facebook ad)
Any recommendations for someone to pour, float, and finish a concrete slab approx. 16’ X 9’? Site is more or less prepped and ready to go and is located on the west side of lake. Thank you.
I have a good one. Ken Gentz +1 (989) 370-4578. Nice prices and good work. Take a look at the additional slab he completed at the pickleball courts. I think 15’ x 60’. He’s pretty busy though.
Sam
Who do you recommend for septic clean out?
Jack Millikin in Grayling. About $300 plus $50 if they to find the opening. Any Kalkaska operators charge more due to extra county fees.
Hi I’m Wayne Pavlika I live on west bear lake rd I want everybody to know I am a home inspector plus I do Point of sale septic and well inspections if you need anything you can call me 419-460-0113 my company is called Insideout inspections plus we do around 2500 inspections a year plus I have 48 years of construction background Thanks
Someone is looking for a Chimney Sweep.
We have use Affordable Chimney Sweep, and seemed quite good and was recommended by our Mason who worked on our home.
231 4596598
Affordable Chimney Sweep-231-459-6598
Gavin Gilmet-231-534-4258
We used them last year and Gavin did a great job. Our place was clean, chimney worked as it should and we weren’t home at the time.
Hi Mike – Welcome to the neighborhood. It’s true, leaves and twigs add nutrients to the water that feed plants but when your lake lies in the middle of the forest, it’s pretty hard to keep them out. With that said, if you ask any lake property owner, they will tell you how frequently I encourage them to RAKE-THE-LAKE. If you have an effective and efficient way to clear the leaves, I would be interested in hearing about it.
I’m truly disappointed that you have received information that the water quality has deteriorated. That is certainly not my or the board’s view. Invasive weeds have dramatically been reduced, the clarity has remained clear even reaching 50 feet in the spring and Michigan Lakes and Streams Association have ranked us one of the cleanest lakes in the state. EGLE will not allow us to treat native plants, and we don’t want to. They filter the water and provide a great habitat for our abundant fish population.
Our lake association members have also “fallen for the place”. Bear Lake makes it easy. Thank for your note.
Sam, President, Bear Lake Association
Mike, You can purchase a lake rake online. Many people use them and like them. I have found my garden rake and leaf rakes more manageble and prefer them over the lake rakes I have borrowed and tried. My neighbor also has found that she prefers her leaf rake and piles the debris on a foam water matress to transport to shore for disposal. I float a 5 gallon bucket with me as I rake. Find what works for you – endless ideas. Welcome!
Mike Price has done that kind of work in the past and assume he still does. Try these phone numbers: 231-564-3008 or 231-886-0028.
Dick Miller
I highly recommend GeoFurnace in TC. 231-943-1000. They put in a new furnace and AC unit several years ago and it very efficient and quiet. Great customer service, too.
Sam
Hi Jeff. Dawn McLean-Baggs lives in Kalkaska and does an excellent job of cleaning. She does several investment properties and lake houses in the area and is very professional. Let me know if you need any info. Feel free to send me an e-mail if you would like.
I want to personally thank Sam & Jo Rahaim for their gracious hospitality in taking my Au Sable Lake Ecology students and me out on your beautiful lake to do water chemistry and other measurements. Yesterday was our 4th annual time doing this. I’ve worked with many lake residents and associations while teaching this class in this area over the past 22 years, and I can unequivocally say that Bear Lake is blessed with a fantastic Lake Assoc. President (Sam), other Board members, CLMP lake sampling volunteer (https://micorps.net/lake-monitoring/become-a-volunteer/), and caring/concerned/supportive/proactive fellow lakeside homeowners. I commend all of you for helping keep your lake so beautiful. John
PS Seeing the loons – mother, father, and their 2 chicks (youngsters now) yesterday – was an amazing added benefit!
Bill from Fast Storage on M72 and Lake Valley Rd is now selling docks and lifts. His number is 231-313-4057
I use Tanner Blower, he is a great help and always willing to help anybody. 231-384-5299. He has been helping our family for years and years.
We have had Bob Terry and his crew put in and take out our dock and hoist for many years. His shop is the Terry Sports on M72 just west of grayling. Always done a good job 989-348-7746
Fleming Construction 989-386-2200 is on the lake right now repairing and installing 5 seawalls on the west side. You might call them to have them give you an estimate.
Sam Rahaim
We are one of the houses that had a new sea wall installed. Fleming did a good job and the guys were very nice to speak with. Professional people. After the permits came in they got right to work and had the wall done in a couple of weeks. Havent seen the completed job because they still had the stones to put in but expect to be pleased when we’re up next time.
We use Julie Ginther for a housekeeper, she lives in Grayling. I am not sure if she might want to take on another. She is very trustworthy, reliable, very nice and also does laundry for our rental.
In the past we used Loretta Minnick, also from Grayling. Due to some health concerns she no longer cleans but did contact me this year as she has someone that would like to take on some cleaning; I did not ask who it was and do not know them but Loretta was wonderful also.
If interested, please contact me for their numbers – 616-822-8219. Kim Beckman
We recently had an issue that led to us need a new well pump. We called Jim ‘ s Well Drilling and pump service. They came out that same day and fixed our problem. They were very knowledgeable and kind. I would use them again in a heartbeat. Their number is 989-348-8788
If anyone around the lake needs any TV and/or appliances service I highly recommend Jerry’s TV & Appliance Service in Kalkaska. Throughout the years we’ve relied on Jerry for our service needs and would highly recommend him to all of our friends and neighbors here on Bear Lake! Visit their website at http://www.jerrystvandappliance.com or call Jerry at 231-258-9347. You won’t be disappointed with the great, honest and reliable level of service you”ll receive!
THE NEW PUBLIC ROAD ENDS AT LAKES LAW
This link provides excellent information, by way of Q & A, regarding a new lake road end law. A new Michigan law was passed last year that details what is prohibited in the lake abutting road ends and the fines associated with an infraction. Overall, the new law is pro-riparian and pro-public lake access.
http://www.bsmlawpc.com/_blog/Municipal_Law_Grand_Rapids_Michigan/post/The_New_Public_Road_Ends_at_Lakes_Law/
Here is the actual law:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/publicact/pdf/2012-PA-0056.pdf
PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE
Purple loosestrife is an invasive exotic perennial plant that has been found growing in the Northwest corner of Bear Lake. Although only a small patch was found, we should all be aware of it because it can quickly drive out native plants and disrupt the natural ecosystem. The good news is, unlike phragmites, Purple loosestrife can be removed by pulling it out by hand (which was done on the patch we found). Protecting the lake from this and other invasive species will likely be an ongoing project. Here’s an article about purple loosestrife in Michigan.
http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/downloads/ais/fs-97-501_purple_loosestrife.pdf
Pictures:
https://www.google.com/search?q=purple+loosestrife+in+michigan&hl=en&tbo=u&rlz=1T4GGHP_enUS445US445&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=44u3UMPEJqS6yAGN2oHIBw&ved=0CD0QsAQ&biw=1579&bih=765