Talk of the County
BETSY BEACHNAU of Omena loves every second of her work at Enerdyne in Suttons Bay. Here, she is pictured beside a styrofoam wall she made for the store that depicts each layer of sedimentary rock below the surface of Leelanau County. Name: Betsy Beachnau
Town or township of residence: Omena
Resident since: 2006
Age and birthplace: 63 and Lansing, MI
Occupation: Paid to have fun at Enerdyne in Suttons Bay
Marital status: Ron and I started dating each other in high school and have been married for 40 years now.
You live in Leelanau County because: Ron’s job relocation brought us to the area originally but the beautiful beaches and wonderful people caused us to permanently move to Leelanau County.
Last good movie you saw: “I recently rewatched a sweet little movie called “Millions.”
Last good book you read: I haven’t read any books recently; I just don’t have the time to.
If you could trade places with one person for one day, it would be: My mom. She is 96 now and is just such an amazing woman.
Things important to you that you’ve accomplished so far: Ron and I have raised four wonderful and responsible boys. They made it easy, though, so I don’t know if that can really be considered an accomplishment.
What you hope to be doing in 10 years: Swimming in Omena Bay with my family.
Things you lose sleep over: Honestly, I really don’t lose sleep over anything.
If you could change one thing in Leelanau County it would be: I would allow tiny houses to be built in the area.
Favorite dessert: Choosing my favorite dessert is like choosing my favorite season; it’s whatever we have that day.
Are you a coffee drinker? No, I’ve never even tasted it.
Favorite place in Leelanau County: Omena Bay
If you had more time you would: Do more work out in my yard.
The words that best describe you are: A good sense of humor and hardworking
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