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April 19, 2012 / Front Page

Move trail route, neighbors say

By Patti Brandt

Residents don’t want Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail along their road. More...

Historic S-B building up for auction

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

The building formerly housing the popular Silvertree Deli in downtown Suttons Bay will be sold at auction on Friday, May 18. The property has been for sale since the Silvertree closed in December 2010. More...

Special Sections

Sports

S-B golfers battle elements for NW victory

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

It was a round won by the Suttons Bay’s boys golf team. But Monday’s season and Northwest Conference opener was hardly playable at the Elmbrook Golf Course in Traverse City. More...

Bardenhagen’s 71 leads St. Mary to win

Paul Bardenhagen got into the swing of the new golf season in fine fashion. The Leland senior shot a one-under par 71 to lead the St. Mary golf team to victory Friday at the Manton Frostbite Invitational at the Emerald Vale Golf Club. More...

Norsemen surprising Classic county champs

By Alan Campbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Shouldn’t Suttons Bay get three trophies? More...

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Obituaries Free Access

BILLIE JEAN BURDOCK

Died March 27, 2012 More...

DALE R. SISSON

Died April 7, 2012 NORTHPORT POINT - Dale Rufus Sisson passed away at his home in Northport Point, Michigan on April 7, 2012. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short but valiant fight against cancer. He was 89 years old. More...

ANNETTE M. SOUTHWELL

Died April 16, 2012 More...

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Coming Events Free Access

coming events

Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email Patti Brandt at patti@leelanaunews.com or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday. TODAY More...

Empire pancake feast April 29

The Empire Lions Club will host its pancake feast Sunday, April 29, at the Empire Township hall. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and dessert will be served from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost will be $6 for adults; children under 12, $3, under age 6, no charge. More...

Leelanau Children’s Center auction set for April 27

The Leelanau Children’s Center 31st annual Silent Auction is April 27 at Trish’s Dishes/Northern Latitudes Distillery in Lake Leelanau. More...

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Columns

Lawsuit did not make winner out of BayView

A column

by
Eric Carlson

A lawyer friend of mine once told me: “You haven’t lived until you’ve been sued!” The first time I heard that I laughed, of course. Only an attorney could say something so selfserving and nutty. More...

Even a fifth grader could answer ballot questions

By
Tim Skubick

There is so much to be proud of in this state but informed voters is not one of them. More...

blu offers special chocolate dessert

BLU
CHEF RANDY CHAMBERLAIN

With spring upon us, the folks at blu in Glen Arbor are hard at work, to ready for a beautiful Leelanau summer. Chef and owner Randy Chamberlain submitted today’s recipe for a decadent, chocolate dessert, sure to please. More...

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Leelanau Log

Real estate transfers recorded in county

April 9 Thomas B. Sevensma to Cathy L. Sevensma, Section 16, Empire Township Patrick Korson to Patrick Korson Trust, Section 31, Leelanau township William J. Casier to William J. and Thomas Casier, Section 17, Empire Township. More...

Marriage license applications filed

Chad L. Beers and Mindy L. Jock Dustin K. Thomas and Allison J. Kuhlman More...

Deaths recorded in county

Louise L. Welch, 87, of Empire Township — April 7 in Empire Township. Robert A. Wainwright, 82, of Northport — April 9 in Northport. More...

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Mother struggles to provide autism therapy; Lions help

By Amy Hubbell
of the Enterprise staff

The Cedar-Maple City Lions Club has stepped up to help a county student with autism. The club has pledged $5,000 to help Valerie Brinks get additional language tutoring for her son PJ, who has high functioning autism. More...

3 seek to become county sheriff

By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

Candidates all reside in Elmwood Township The three men who want to become the next Leelanau County sheriff collectively have spent about 90 years in law enforcement. All three Republicans want to stay in the business for at least four more years. More...

Local News

Stop sign goes up in Glen Arbor; county stoplight reputation intact

Drivers have another stop sign to look for in Glen Arbor. The Michigan Department of Transportation has implemented its previous decision to install a stop sign at the intersection of M-22, M-109 and S. More...

First ‘resident’ artist named by art association

Linda Walker, a visual artist specializing in painting and digital media, will be the Glen Arbor Art Association’s first artist-in-residence for the season. More...

GT Overall Supply site for sale

Leelanau County is only offering to sell the parcels together. Bid applications are available on the county’s web site.

By Alan Campbell
Of The Enterprise staff

It may not be a guided tour of interest to visitors, but Leelanau County has issued an invitation for anyone who wants to view one of the most expensive and studied places in northwest Michigan. And it’s for sale. More...

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Outdoors

Seedlings up for sale

As Leelanau has changed, so has the Leelanau Conservation District annual spring plant sale set for tomorrow. More...

Steelhead fishing in Leelanau is

By Alan Campbell
Of The Enterprise staff

The noon-day sun bore down into the Crystal River, exposing steelhead bedded over a bottom of colorful pebbles. A sunburn appeared imminent — for anglers, of course. More...

Gun club offers youth trap league

By Alan Campbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Pull. Boom. Splat. Leelanau County youths are invited to participate in a trap league that will be easy on their parents’ wallets — it’ll be free. They won’t even need to bring a gun. More...

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