June 14, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Long-time Enterprise publisher passes

By Amy Hubbell
of the Enterprise staff
Dick Kerr was an enigma. A crusty newsman and agitator to some; a generous benefactor to others. All agree he left his mark on Leelanau County as he chronicled life on the peninsula as publisher and editor of the Enterprise from 1975 through 1997. More...

Contractors push for changes from county code department

By Alan Campbell
Of The Enterprise staff

A “standards of practice” letter signed and supported earlier Tuesday by county department heads stood in stark contrast to stories told to commissioners by contractors who believe county inspectors have been uncooperative at best, and se More...

Special Sections

Sports

Eagles soar to regional title without coaches

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

The St. Mary boys golf team never ceases to amaze. The Eagles captured the Division 4 regional championship without their head coach or assistant last week. Now with a full complement of staff, including fill-in dad/coach Pete Bardenhagen, St. More...

Lakers fall a run short against Mesick in regional softball

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

The Glen Lake girls softball team had so many come-from-behind victories this season that there were no fears when the Lakers were trailing by a run and down to their final out in the Division 4 regional semifinals with Mesick. More...

Glen Lake soccer coach steps down after successful run

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

Meg Murphy, who guided the Glen Lake girls soccer team to a 63-10-5 record in four seasons, has stepped down from coaching. More...

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Life in Leelanau

RIPE for STRAWBERRIES

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

Whether you’re tossing them with baby spinach and candied walnuts in a summer salad, blending them with milk and yogurt for a lo-cal smoothie, or drizzling them over shortcake for that classic and well-loved dessert, many will agree that strawb More...

Glen Arbor will be running full tilt with beer and food fest

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Glen Arbor will be hopping this weekend with two running races, a BBQ & Brew Festival, even a bake sale sponsored by a local church. More...

Wine and dine

By Corey L. Frost Enterprise intern Reds and whites flowed into glasses. Food sizzled on the grill and music filled the air as those in attendance sought lively conversation, sampled local dishes and drank deeply. More...

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Views

Former publisher had big shoulders, big heart

Dick Kerr was a man of habits. More...

Theft of sign won’t detract from ‘most beautiful’ title

Here’s a question that sounds woefully shallow compared to one dealing with trees falling in parks when no one is around. Is there a sound? More...

The final game really hit home with last grad

A column
by Amy Hubbell

For the first time in 17 years, I won’t have a child returning to a local school next fall. More...

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Leelanau Log

leelanau log

Real estate transfers recorded in county June 1 Robert E. and Anne Tucker to the Tucker Revocable Trust, Unit 9, Harbor West Marina Village, Elmwood Township. Bank of America to Fannie Mae, Section 24, Elmwood Township. More...

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End of school, end of season

GLEN LAKE GIRLS softball players run a gamut of emotions Saturday after bowing to Mesick 4-3 in the Division 4 regional semifinal game at Frankfort. In other tournament action, St. More...

Charities in eye of funding changes

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Nonprofit organizations throughout northwestern lower Michigan working to meet a June 30 deadline to apply for “2-percent” casino revenue sharing funds from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians may be in for a shock. More...

Advocates push for preschool tax

By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

An organization formed to promote early childhood development is seeking to have a countywide property tax placed on the General Election ballot to fund what would become a one-of-a-kind program for Michigan — or perhaps the United States. More...

 

Local News

Hikes feature 2 nature areas

Two hikes — one at the Lighthouse Natural Area and a second at the Teichner Preserve in Cleveland Township — are scheduled this weekend by the Leelanau Conservancy. More...

‘Dream big’ with comedy reading program

Leland Township Library will host a comedy program Tuesday to kick off its summer “Dream Big” reading program in the Munnecke Room at 1 p.m. The event will be open to kids of all ages. More...

Leland Township OKs distillery license request

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

One Leland Township business is a little closer to brewing its own brand of spirits. The Leland Township Board on Monday approved an application for a small distillery license for Northern Latitudes Distillery at 112 E. Philip St. in Lake Leelanau. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

SAM (GRANDPA) MUGERIAN

Sam Mugerian,gerian 84,84 of Bingham Township, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at home. Sam was born November 18,1927 in Flint, the son of Mihran and Mary Ann (Askigian) Mugerian. More...

RICHARD C. KERR

A Gathering for friends and family will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 1 to 3 p.m. More...

Wainwright services set

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Northport for Robert A. Wainwright of Northport who died April 9 at Northport Highlands. He was 82. Burial will follow at Leelanau Township Cemetery. 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. More...

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Letters

Constitution allows for freedom of choice and opinion

To the Editor:
Josephine McCormick
S. Dunns Farm Road, Maple City

Mr. Bunchek’s letter reminds me again how privileged we are to live in this wonderful republic; the United States of America. More...

Correction:

Steve Wetherbee, a Northport educator, gave the commencement speech at Northport Public Schools on June 1. We incorrectly listed him as his brother in the Enterprise June 7 edition. We regret the error. More...

Saving Birds center is not a rescue operation

To the Editor: On Saturday, someone left a baby bird in a shoebox at the door of our nature center. We assume that person believed our organization is involved in caring for birds. If so, that was a misconception. More...

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Courts

86th District Court

Deanna R. Hall, 18, 11195 E. More...

Magistrate Court

Melissa K. Kickbush, 31, 2220 N. Eagle Hwy., Lake Leelanau — No proof of insurance; $25 fines and costs. Sean R. Kickbush, 35, 2220 N. Eagle Hwy., Lake Leelanau — Speeding 50 mph in 45 zone, reduced from 60 mph; $125 fines and costs. More...

Distpatch Blotter

June 6, 10:04 a.m., Cleveland Township — Malicious destruction of property, broken window in hotel. June 7, 9:15 a.m., Leelanau Township — Property manager of home, screen cut out TV is gone. June 7, 12:06 p.m. More...

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