Freedom Township, Michigan

Local Businesses

This page is intended to promote businesses and enterprises operating within Freedom Township, and to encourage both residents and visitors to patronize their services when possible.

If you wish to have your business promoted on this page, or have a link established to your existing web page, please let Ray Berg know and provide information to him at rayberg@att.net or by phone at 734-428-7705.

Pleasant Lake Inn

The Pleasant Lake Inn, located on the north shore of Pleasant Lake, has had many owners and incarnations since its construction in 1880. This view shows the inn in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The book “The History of Freedom Township”, currently in preparation, will provide a complete genealogy of this Freedom Townshipbusiness.

1. Margaret Shaw Folk Art Margaret Shaw Folk Art
Margaret Shaw is a township artist specializing in American primitive folk art painting on salvaged materials. See her web page at http://www.mshawfolkart.com.
Margaret also works in needlework patterns at www.PunchNeedlePatterns.com.

2. Manchester Wildflower Seed Company
Machester Wildflower Seed Co.Joe Wissing, a township resident, specializes in a wide variety of wildflower seeds including annuals, perennials and natives. See his web site at http://www.manchesterseeds.com

3. Fredonia Grocery
Fredonia GroceryOur local grocery in the center of Fredonia provides an assortment of food and beverage items. It also serves as a drop-off point for the Manchester District Library, and has available videos and DVDs for rent. Address is: 11515 Pleasant Lake Road, at Lima Center Road.
Hours are: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Phone number is: (734) 428-8960.

4. Alber Orchard & Cider Mill
Alber Orchard and Cider Mill
Our local orchard and cider mill is open September through Thanksgiving, and is located at 13011 Bethel Church Road at Eisman. Award-winning cider and other fall treats are available. Phone 734-428-9310. Click here.

5. Frank Cianciolo
Frank Cianciolo, a township resident, builds custom furniture in a variety of styles, and also repairs furniture. Cabinets and tables are a specialty. Styles include Queen Anne, Shaker and primitive. He has over 20 years of experience. Phone number is 734-475-2473. See his web site for further details and examples of his work.

 6. Organizing Concepts
Sara Bassett, a township resident, is a professional organizer who helps people organize their homes and offices. Services include clutter control, paper management/computer files and space planning. Call her at 734-428-7200.

7.  My Silent Friend

 My Silent Friend, LLC           734-429-2504
 9066 Austin Road
 Bridgewater MI 48115          E-Mail: mysilentfriend@provide.net

Pat Mann, a township resident, invites you to come to her store at 9066 Austin Road, Bridgewater. For sale are thousands of used books in over 30 categories—from fiction to non-fiction, children and adult,  cookbooks, inspirational, health, vintage and collectables. Custom computer designed invitations, business cards, personalized calendars and greeting cards, etc. Copier, scanning, fax services and more.

8. Double L Construction, L.L.C.

Larry Lindemann
owns and operates this general contracting, deck and siding business. He is a member of the WWBA.

13500 Pleasant Lake Road
Manchester, MI 48158

                    E-mail:  LLinde0922@aol.com

                    Phone: 734-428-9687
                    Cell: 734-417-1961
                    Fax: 734-428-9687
                    License 2102174198
                    Insured through Auto Owners

9. Hickory Sticks Golf Club 

This golf course in Freedom Township is located at 8753 Pleasant Lake Road at Parker Road. The phone number is 734-913-8140. For details on the course, its hours, and other information, see their web page at this link.  

10. James D. Coval Construction, L.L.C.

Jim Coval
owns and operates this construction firm specializing in pole barns, garages, decks and concrete. He is located at:

8971 Textile Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-429-4112 

11. Groomin' & Cruisin' Mobile Pet Salon 

Groomin' & Cruisin' is owned and operated by Earl, James and Cat Meyer of the Hilltop Farm of Freedom. They do all breed dog and cat grooming, and AKC approved trims for dog/cat shows. They are located at:

6265 Schneider Road
Manchester, MI 48158

Phone:  734-368-1890

View their web page for more details at www.groominandcruisin.com.

12. Christopher Bragg Ceramic Works

Chris Bragg creates custom ceramic pieces. For details, contact him at:

Christopher Bragg
3050 Haab
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone: 734-665-3983

13. The Bridgewater Vet - William K. Wellman, D.V.M.

The Bridgewater Vet is owned and operated by township resident William Wellman. The veterinary service offers a clinic, surgery and walk-in hours. Low cost spay neutering is also available. The vet is located at:

8741 Waterworks Road
Saline, MI 48176

Phone: 734-429-5889

Bill is also a "A Piper of Distinction", offering bagpiping for your most solemn and celebratory occasions. Contact him for these services at 734-944-1337.

In addition, he is an author and publisher under the firm Queen's Knight Publishing. See his web site at www.queensknightpublishing.com.

14. Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. 
An existing sand and gravel extraction operation, located at 12225 Pleasant Lake Road at Fletcher Road. View their web site here.

For questions or comments, call Nelson Wesenberg, Plant/Sales Manager, at 734-483-4775 or e-mail at NWesenberg@barrettpaving.com.

15. American Aggregates of Michigan, Inc., a subsidiary of Edward C. Levy Company
A new sand and gravel extraction operation at 9985 Pleasant Lake Road, east of Schneider Road. Dale Sawyer is the local contact, and may be reached at DSawyer@edwclevy.net, or by calling the Freedom Plant office at 734-944-1189. View their web site here.

16. Waterland Trucking Service, Inc.
An existing sand and gravel extraction operation on Steinbach Road, south of Pleasant Lake Road. The company is headquartered in Wixom. Development and restoration of this property is being done in cooperation with township resident and landowner Leonard Burmeister. For questions, contact Steve Lemons at 248-349-1582.

17. C&T Trucking
An existing sand and gravel extraction operation on Steinbach Road, north of Bethel Church Road.
This location has no assigned address or phone number.

Company headquarters are located at:  C&T Materials, Inc.        C&T Transport, Inc.
                                                     11925 Ridge Hwy.          Milan, MI
                                                     Tecumseh, MI 49286      734-439-1623

18. Thompson-McCully (now Michigan Paving & Materials)
A sand and gravel operation with permitted properties in the township. Visit their web site here  





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