Leelanau Enterprise

Daily Archives: May 16th, 2007

Treece honored as female athlete of the year

A lot has been written and said about the track and cross country accomplishments of Glen Lake senior Marissa Treece.
But watching Treece in person might be the best way to appreciate her dominance.

Turkey numbers down slightly; fishing activity starts to warm up

Turkey hunters are having to search a little longer to find longbeards, while perch and walleye fishing in Leelanau County have warmed with the weather.

Postal rates rising; demand for 'Forever Stamp' slow

U.S. Postal Service workers in Leelanau County say that although the cost of postage will increase May 14, new "Forever Stamps" now being offered for sale aren't exactly flying across post office counters.

Producer: Mislabeled name on TV coverage a mistake

A discussion at the Elmwood Township Board meeting Tuesday may lead to a change in how meetings are televised.

Flohe back in public role

While one controversial appointment was turned down Tuesday by the Township Board, another appointment was approved.

Funds for zoning process approved

Some $16,000 was allocated Tuesday by the Township Board to continue a years-long process to write a new Zoning Ordinance amid questions that more funds may be needed.

Apology demanded, given

Personal comment raises tensions at Elmwood Township meeting
It was a statement that stopped a meeting, and it came during yet another attempt to name resident Eric Saxon to the township Planning Commission.

County endorses S-B rental apartment plan

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners this week gave its endorsement to an effort that could create up to 10 "affordable" rental apartments in the Village of Suttons Bay.

Elmwood's fire assessment proposal hailed, questioned

Viewed from opposite sides, a proposed special assessment district for funding fire protection in Elmwood Township could be a budget maker’s dream or a taxpayer’s nightmare.
Or, it could work out just fine for everyone, suggests Ed Holtcamp, a fire chief for a township near Grayling who is volunteering his time to help Elmwood move toward [...]

Sewer cost estimates increase

A request for county support of a $13.29 million in bonds for construction of the Northport/Leelanau Township sewer project will be considered May 10 by the county Board of Public Works (BPW).

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