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SANTA WHO?

SANTA CLAUS and Mrs. More...

Leelanau’s newest officer won’t be busy

By Alan Campbell of the Enterprise staff

Meet Frederick L. Stackable, who will soon accept a position that a judge compares to the probate equivalent of the county’s Maytag repairman. More...

Special Sections

Sports

G-A player a national champ

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

Marshall McCurties came home for Thanksgiving to visit with family and friends in Glen Arbor. And to brag a little about being a senior member of the USA Rugby 7’s Division II national championship team at Principia College. More...

Norsemen tip-off new year with high hopes

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

The Suttons Bay boys basketball team may be the best team in the county, perhaps even the Northwest Conference. Only time will tell. More...

Comets start new year young but experienced

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

The Leland girls basketball team is preparing to defend its Class D district championship, although you have to pardon the Comets if they still had volleyball on the brain when they started the new season last night against Northport. More...

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Life in Leelanau

Valentine takes year off to grow more

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

A Cleveland Township Christmas tree grower who has been part of the holidays for hundreds of families for three decades is closing up shop — at least for this season. More...

Lions Club U-cut one of few retail outlets

By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

If you want to buy a Leelanau County-grown Christmas tree in Leelanau County this year, you will likely have a harder time than in years past. More...

County Cuisine

Blu offers unbelievable holiday treat

Sugar cookies are a classic during the holidays, and Chef Randy Chamberlain of Glen Arbor’s Blu has sent us a deliciously unique twist on an old favorite. More...

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Views

our opinion

County pressed to meet senior needs No government program can be everything to everyone, regardless of their age. More...

It’s almost time to shop and fill my Christmas list

by Patti Brandt

Throughout the year I see all sorts of stuff that would make great gifts for everyone on my list. More...

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Courts

Magistrate Court

Magistrate, Norene D. Kastys Charles D. Kesner III, 45, 17068 Fowler Road, Lake Ann — Seat belt violation; $200 fines and costs. Daniel D. Metcalf, 43, 540 S. St. Joseph St., Apt. F, Lake Leelanau — Expired plate; $110 fines and costs. More...

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Leelanau toy collection faces shortfall

By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

Organizers of the annual Toys for Tots campaign in Leelanau County say they’re concerned that the county’s neediest children may not receive Christmas presents unless more residents step up and donate toys. More...

Monica Anderson hitting new heights when killed

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

Monica Anderson loved life. The 33-year-old former Peshawbestown resident had recently changed her lifestyle, lost 50 pounds and encouraged others to take charge of their lives and “eat healthy.” More...

Marine drops big buck before reporting to help Toys for Tots program

A marine reservist from Leelanau County who is due to report to Kalamazoo next week to help with the Toys for Tots program had a most enjoyable Thanksgiving. More...

 

Local News

Post office has no care packages

This is the first year in many that Lake Leelanau postmistress Sheila Schaub is not sending care packages overseas to men and women serving in the Armed Forces. More...

Want to attend an editorial meeting?

Readers interested in learning how the Enterprise makes news decisions are invited to attend one of our weekly editorial meetings, which are held every Thursday at 9 a.m. More...

Leelanau’s ‘touchy feely’ stores offer alternatives to Black Friday

By Patti Brandt Of The Enterprise staff

Enerdyne in Suttons Bay may be the ideal Christmas store for both little kids and big kids. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Mary Jane Smith

1920-2013

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled for Mary Jane Smith of Glen Arbor who died Wednesday, Nov. 27 at home. She was 92. Mary Jane was born Nov. 29, 1920 in Grand Rapids to William and Mabel Kleaver. More...

Chapman service pending

A memorial service will be announced at a later date for Hilary Thornhill Chapman, formerly of Suttons Bay, who passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 25 at her home in Brooklyn, NY. She was 25. A full obituary will appear at a later date. More...

Schmidt services pending

Funeral arrangements are pending for Edward Allen Schmidt of Jasper, Ind., formerly of Port Oneida, who died Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. He was 79. More...

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Coming Events  Free Access 

coming events

TODAY 10-11 a.m. — Overeaters Anonymous: 271-1060 for more info.; Leland Township Library, E. Cedar Street, Leland. 11 a.m. — Wigglers Story Time for preschoolers: Leelanau Township Library, Nagonaba Street, Northport. 11 a.m. More...

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Letters

VonVoigtlander is doing a good job as village president

To the Editor: I would like to respond to some of the recent letters to the Leelanau Enterprise. More...

Corrections:

The nonprofit Northport Youth Sailing School will “pay for everything,” involved in the proposed construction of an additional storage building at the G. Marsten Dame Marina, however, the village would own the new storage building. More...

Shame on the Northport Council

To the Editor: After 32 years teaching students to uphold their constitutional rights, obey laws meant to protect the people, and present “legal facts” targerting violators while upholding the truth, I find the Northport Village Council More...

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Columns

Snyder up 14 in early survey, but will it stand?

By Tim Skubick

Next Thanksgiving, either Rick Snyder or Mark Schauer will be smiling around the family dining room table. Mr. Schauer could be governor-elect or Mr. Snyder will dust off his governor title for another four years. More...

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Leelanau Log

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Real estate transfers recorded in county Nov. 14 The Dan L. Bohlmeyer Trust to Dan L. Bohlmeyer, one lot, Second Nabawnaga Shores, Suttons Bay Township. Dan L. and Charlotte A. More...

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