5 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 15, 2002

Gone is a plan to seek a millage for recycling. A “tipping fee” on waste deposited in Glen’s Landfill is now the preferred option for funding future recycling efforts in the county.
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A proposed 40-unit apartment complex for low-income housing planned for a site off Carter Road in Elmwood Township won’t be built.
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A request to change the name of Polack Lake to Thurtell Lake in Kasson Township has been unanimously opposed by the Kasson Township Board.

10 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 14, 1997

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is negotiating for purchase of a nearly half-million dollar home near downtown Leland that may be used as a “shelter” facility for tribal members.
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Leelanau Township officials expect developer Daniel W. Ketelaar to submit a new preliminary site plan this month for a $40 million development of the former Timber Shores Resort.
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The state has issued a total of 3,300 antlerless deer permits for use within the county, hoping to trim the size of the deer herd to 800 less than last year.

30 YEAR AGO
AUGUST 18, 1977

With all 129 condominiums in a five-building complex already sold, The Homestead at Glen Arbor is starting the development of a 30-lot deluxe single family dwelling area within its 225 acres of land.
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A proposal for the Northport and Leland boards of education to “actively pursue” consolidation of the two school districts was made today by the Leland Board.
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A “go-ahead” signal for construction of a Leelanau County senior citizens center near Maple City will be sought from the County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 13 session.

55 YEARS AGO
AUGUST, 14, 1952

Suttons Bay will host the county for a giant Labor Day celebration, according to plans now being formulated by committees of its Chamber of Commerce.
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Plans for expanding facilities for emergency first aid service and water rescue work were discussed by the Leland Volunteer Fire Department at its annual meeting Monday night at the Courthouse.
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A committee of year ‘round residents was named Friday night, at the annual meeting of the Glen Lake Association, to supervise for a year control of the water level in Glen Lake.

108 YEARS AGO
AUGUST 10, 1899

Northport. Pearl Dame has a new piano. The school house will have a new porch built. The Michigan Telephone Co. placed a new phone last week in the office of Dr. F. Fralick. Kehl Bro’s. have recently received a large cargo of crockery and chinaware, call them and see them.
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There will be an excursion to Charlevoix via steamer Columbia Sunday next to see the Illinois and Manitou. The boat will leave Suttons Bay at 7:30 a.m. and will return at 8:30 p.m. Round trip ticket, 75 cents.