MEA Voice - March 2008

Classifieds

TOURS

Tour Homesites of L.I. Wilder. Free brochures for 2008 tours. Private tours available. L.H. Site Tours. Fax: 810/633-9027, lhsitetours@email.com, www.lhsitetours.homestead.com.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Teaching about Michigan? Looking for unique, hands-on activities that meet Standards, Benchmarks, and GLCEs? CLLKA is accepting registrations for the Great Lakes Maritime Education Workshop (July 19-23). This living history/learning/vacation offers grad credits (CMU) or SB-CEUs (Eastern UP ISD). Program is held at a lighthouse on a Northern Lake Michigan Island. For information contact GLLKA: 231/436-5580, e-mail: info@gllka.com, Web: www.gllka.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Instructors Wanted: Michigan PLS (Performance Learning Systems®) and Marygrove College announce part-time openings for professional instructors in the following locations: Upper Peninsula, Cheboygan, Gaylord and Benton Harbor. Requirements: Must have M.A. degree, valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, 3-5 years teaching experience, have taken at least one PLS course. Apply by calling Leo Sensabaugh at 800/295-1515, Mon.–Fri. 7–9 p.m.

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University seeks candidates for non-tenure, annually renewable fixedterm faculty positions. Teaching master’s courses, working with interns and other teachers. Visit http://www.educ.msu.edu/ college/jobs/other/fixedtermfaculty.htm for job requirements and application instructions. AA/ EO employer.

FOR SALE

Bronston, KY. Condo on Lake Cumberland at Woodson Bend Resort. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, newly furnished and painted, golf cart storage. $81,500. Includes extended warranty. Special discount for MEA & MEA-Retired members. 502/429-6744, Rod.

Attention Michigan Teachers. As service to all MEA members, Midwest Fiberglass Pool Distributors is offering special discount packages on pool installations. (Savings up to $8,500!!) Midwest Pools specializes in fiberglass pool installation and distribution. We also offer vinyl in-ground pool installations as an alternative. For more information or to schedule your free site inspection/ consultation, call toll free 877/450-POOL or e-mail shoover@midwestpools.com.

Higgins Lake Property. Lakefront log cottage, unattached garage and building site, dock, furnishings. Land contract available. Call Jo: 734/529-2974 or e-mail r.smitt@worldnet.att.net.

Thumb Area, Caseville, Port Austin. Lakefront, lake access properties and wooded acreage. Dale, Northern Star Realty, 989/874-5181 or 989/550-0911, e-mail dlfc102@avci.net.

Curran, MI 20 miles NE of Mio, on Crooked Lake. Custom 1,536 sq/ft lakefront home/ cottage. Features: open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, oak/ceramic flooring, 3 bdrm/2.5 baths, 3 season room, 3 car attached garage, upper/lower decks overlooking quiet Crooked Lake. Many more amenities. REDUCED— $264,900. Pictures/Information sheet mailed. 989/848-7533.

Caseville Home on Saginaw Bay. 2,224 sq/ft, 2 bdrm/2 bath, 2 kitchen, gas fireplace, wood burning stove, finished walkout basement, 8 x 32 all-season porch, furnished or unfurnished, attached drive-through garage, new roof, air, city water, 50 ft frontage, 500 ft deep. Wooded, excellent view, 24 x 32 pole barn, $294,900. Call 810/602-9472.

VACATION/RESORTS

Caseville on Saginaw Bay. Lakefront homes starting from $500. Booking now for summer 2008. Fall and winter weekends. 989/874-5181, 989/550-0911.

Cottage for Rent. 2 bdrm, glass/screened porch, $735/wk, on Straits of Mackinac, reservations/info, 877/414-8065.

Maui, Hawaii Vacation. Privately owned deluxe condo. Spectacular oceanfront views, fully equipped, amenities, 2 bdrm/2 bath. Booking 2008-09. 734/528-2163.

Harrisville—Lake Huron Beachfront. Clean, desirable 3 bdrm, fully equipped family homes. Quiet, safe, private, scenic, memorable summer 2008 vacation. Sun.–Sun. $1,000–$2,000 weekly. Brochures mailed. 989/724-5584.

Gulf Shores, AL. Deluxe condo. Spectacular gulf front sunset views. Beautifully decorated, fully equipped, amenities, 3 bdrm/2.5 bath. Teacher discounts on weekend, weekly, monthly, seasonal. Retired teacher owned. 269/535-1431, cnelson@mei.net.

Gulf Shores, AL. Gated destination resort. Too cute. Retired teacher owned. 3 bdrm/2 bath charming beach cottage duplex. Resort amenities. Teacher discounts on weekend, weekly, monthly, seasonal and golf-packs. 269/535-1431, cnelson@mei.net.

Educators Bed & Breakfast Travel Network. $40 a night for two! 6,000 B&B’s worldwide. “Perfect Hosts!” Alta and Robert, Traverse City, MI #10574. See our complete membership directory and join online at www.educatorstravel.com. PO Box 5279, Eugene, OR 97405, 800/377-3480. Celebrating 20 years! Educators hosting educators since 1986.

Lakefront Log Cabin on Lake near Evart, MI. Very quiet, beautiful view, sleeps 6, loons, herons, fishing, swim raft, rowboat, dock, $70/day, 3–day minimum, 815/758-6589, or tb0jwi1@wpo.cso.niu.edu.

Crystal Lake Beulah View Cottage. Two blocks from Beulah Beach, 15 min. to Crystal Mountain. Lovely vacation getaway w/5 bdrm and 2 baths. Wonderful for families, women’s weekends, ski, golf or snowmobile fans. Sleeps 10 persons comfortably. Weekly rentals in the summer, other times of the year, 2–night minimum. Please e-mail for more information: ljkolberg@verizon.net.

Winter/Spring Break! Cheboygan. Fully equipped 3 bdrm cabin. Perfect for cross country skiing and a cozy fire. Week/weekend rates. Nonsmoking. Brochure: 313/278-4849.

Maine Oceanfront (mid-coast). 2 bdrm home, country kitchen, dining room, large living room, deck, 50 ft. dock, near beaches, 2 hrs/Boston. From $695/wk. Teacher owner. 978/667-3039.

Ludington—Year-round vacation homes. Two VIP completely furnished vacation homes for rent. Teacher-owned, all-sport lake, peaceful, private, spectacular view, available weekly. $750/wk. 231/464-RENT(7368).

Boat Slip for Rent. Saginaw Bay, Augres, at Harbortown. Heated Pool, bath/showers, clubhouse, 30 amp, dockbox. Season $500. 810/348-4830 cell.

Harrisville – Lake Huron Beachfront. 1-3 bdrm cottages, completely furnished. Downtown 1 bdrm $425, 2 bdrm $850, 3 bdrm (near Sturgeon Point) $1,000. Bring only linens. Sat. – Sat. 313/882-8145 or www.pretty-lake.com.

Higgins Lake Cottage. Dock, sandy beach, 4 bdrm. $1,000/week. Call Jo: 734/529-2974 or e-mail r.smitt@worldnet.att.net.

Grand Marais, MI. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Superior in this 2 bdrm home on 20 peaceful acres. Sleeps 6, fully furnished including washer/dryer. Conveniently located for hiking, 4 wheeling, sight-seeing. Brochure. $450/week. 906/494-2766.

Traverse City Sunsets! Cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath cottage on Lake Leelanau. Excellent swimming, golf, fishing. Nonsmokers, no pets, linens. $1,195/week. $200/night. 269/375-9709.

Hilton Head Island Vacation Rental. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo one block from ocean. Gated resort/swimming pools/spa/tennis included. Golf, biking, kayaking on the island. Short distance to historic Charleston or Savannah. $695/week. Very family friendly! 989/732-2685 or kmwheeler@charter.net.

Vacation in Venice, Italy. Experience the romance of Old World Venice. Apartment is fully equipped, air conditioned, 2 bdrm, French doors open to 2 balconies. Quiet neighborhood, minutes from “Canale Grande.” Walk anywhere in 30 min. Available: June, July, August, Christmas, New Year, Carnivale. By week or longer. 517/548-9560 after 5/28 or catherineart1@aol.com anytime.

Gaylord, Otsego Lakefront Cottage. Beautiful sandy beach and sunsets. Sleeps 8. $750/week. Call 989/350-1566. For more information and pictures go to: www.geocities.com/neffcabin.

Homestead - Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Waterfront rental condo. 2 bdrm. 20 percent discount for MEA members. 810/621-4106 or 810/338-7657.

Muskegon, 3 blocks from Lake Michigan. Pier Marquette area. For rent, a nice, newly decorated, fully furnished nonsmoking, no pets cottage. 2 bdrm/1 bath. Weekly booking May through Sept. $650 - $800. Off season rental at a reduced rate. Call for details, 231/759-7126.

Sedona, Arizona. 2 brm/2 bath townhouse on golf course. Fully furnished. Available monthly, May – December 2008. $1,400. Call for Web/ brochure. 989/375-4039.

Vacation Rental on Beautiful Crystal Lake. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some late season skiing or planning your family’s summer vacation, enjoy the luxurious setting of our 2,500 sq/ft lakeside condo. All the comforts of home are provided in this 4 bdrm home: full kitchen; big screen; sleeps 10! Only minutes from Crystal Mountain and Traverse City! Visit our Web site to check availability: www.vrbo.com/128448.

Eastern U.P. Vacation. 3 bdrm home on Caribou Lake—fishing, boating, water skiing and kayaking. Private and secluded. Adjacent to miles of ORV trails. Close to Lake Huron beaches and Drummond Island. Weekly summer rentals. $700/week. Call Matt: 231/330-5310.

Myrtle Beach Luxury Oceanfront Condo. 2 bdrm/2 bath, newly furnished/decorated. Master bedroom, king size bed/private bath. Ocean view from deck overlooking heated pool. Complete kitchen, washer, dryer, linens. Ideal for family vacation or romantic getaway. 313/272-5244 or romalaws@charter.net.

Cottage on Lake Michigan near Montague. Small 3 bdrm/1 bath, sleeps 8. Near Michigan Adventure, Blue Lake, golf, bicycle trail. $850/week. Additional cottages available for larger groups. Call 616/364-4880 or bouwense@sbcglobal.net.

Maine 1880 Farmhouse. 4 bdrm on ocean with mountain views; restored, totally furnished; minutes to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park. Weekly rentals June – Oct. No smoking, no pets. 810/659-1484 evenings, Lynda.Wiltse@att.net.

Beautiful, Private Lake Huron Beachfront Property to rent weekly for summer 2008. Rustic log cabin and/or two 1 bdrm cottages, fully equipped. $500 - $1,000/week. Contact huronhudson@gmail.com for additional information.

Oceanfront Penthouse Condo. 2 bdrm/2 bath, gated high rise community. Jupiter, Florida. 9 tennis courts, heated pools. Prime location near gardens, mall and fine dining. Annual rental $2,800/month. Contact doclevy@msn.com; 561/784-6714.

Long Lake, Cheboygan, MI. Clean 1 and 2 bdrm lakefront cottages. Fishing, swimming, boating and nice beach. Close to Mackinaw Island. Teacher owned. $450/$550 weekly. 231/832-2397 or 517/630-0601.

Cedar Lake Home. Harrisville-Greenbush, northeast Michigan. 3 bdrm, fully equipped. Weekly in summer Sun. to Sun. $1,150/ week. Search www.homeaway.com property #164419 for photos and more information. 989/736-8264.

Gaylord, MI. Lakefront cabin for weekly rental on all sports Big Bradford Lake. Fully furnished with private dock. Lake has quiet hours. www.4jsresort.com or 989/732-5012.

Cross Over the Bridge. Make next summer’s vacation a real Michigan summer. 2 Lake Michigan cottages in the heart of the U.P. Spectacular private beach and dunes, woodsy setting, easy driving to U.P.’s favorite attractions. Reasonable rates. Web site: Kielzenlaw.com E-mail: kielzenlaw@gmail.com. Phone: 517/676-1504.