June 14, 2012 RSS feed / Life in Leelanau

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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...

County Cusine

blu offers appetizer for your spread

Chef / Owner Randy Chamberlain of the restaurant blu sent in this week’s recipe for Cornmeal Blini. He tells us it can be used as an appetizer with smoked fish, caviar, crème fraiche or your favorite spread. More...

Free summer meals offered at Suttons Bay

The Traverse City Area Public Schools will host a summer food service program at Suttons Bay School from June 15 through Aug. 3. More...

Talking with Stephen Wheelock

Name: Stephen Wheelock. Town or township of residence: Elmwood Township. Resident of county since: 19 years, my whole life. Birth date and place: March 16th, 1993 at Munson in Traverse City. More...

Suttons Bay Schools OK land sale/buy back with village

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

A land deal which will eliminate a deficit for the Suttons Bay School District was formally approved this week by the Board of Education. More...

New S-B store for babies, kids and pets

A new business specializing in stuff for babies, kids and pets has opened in Suttons Bay. More...

Leland Township man’s music niche comes from child’s play

By Corey L. Frost
Enterprise intern

Doug Hansen curiously approached a child playing with a toy cow at the Leelanau Children’s Center. More...

Variety of dance lessons at OAB

Classes in ballet, modern dance and stretch and exercise will be offered this summer at the Old Art Building in Leland. Classes began this week and continue through Aug. 22. More...

Dimond to sign new book in Glen Arbor

Longtime Glen Arbor visitor Paul R. Dimond will sign copies of his new book, “North Coast Almanac” next month at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. More...

Glen Arbor prepares for invasion of runners

By BILL THOMPSON
Phone 334-4486 Fax 334-3546
email: BThomp9264@aol.com
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Congratulations to all the new graduates, many of the high school graduates will be moving on to a new experience, college and semi-freedom. To the college graduates, welcome to the real world and good luck. More...

Three workshops planned by Glen Arbor Art Association

The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) will sponsor three workshops for artists this month. More...

Old ship passes on way to museum

By Jim Brinkman
Special to the Enterprise

“History” has passed us by. Literally. County residents looking out at Lake Michigan last week could see it — in the form of a gleaming white ship heading north, under tow. More...

Plevas earn Eagle Scout rank

Jeff and Andrew Pleva earned their Eagle Scout rank together on June 2. The Plevas, sons of Tom and Connie Pleva, were recognized by Troop 105 during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor celebration and reception at the Cedar/ Maple City Lion’s Club. More...

Fleis’ reunion begins July 5

Plans are underway for a Fleis family reunion this summer to mark the 100th anniversary of the marriage between Thomas and Agnes Fleis. More...

County students recognized at Hope

Six county residents were named to the Dean’s List at Hope College for second semester 2011-2012. They are Dustin Baker, Forrest Tarsa and Lauren Aprill of Cedar; Kayleigh Schnieder and Sarah Ruszel of Lake Leelanau and Marka Luce of Leland. 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...

La-Tea-Da fundraiser next Thursday

The third annual La-Tea-Da High Tea will be held at 2 p.m. next Thursday, June 21 at Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. There will also be a mini silent auction of 10 quality items, including some homemade items by local artisans. More...

Permits slack off but values still high

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff The pace of building appears to have slowed. But the estimated value of projects underway is up 25 percent from the five-year low recorded in 2010. More...

Mushrooma

JOSIAH BAKKER of Suttons Bay Township holds a pair of lateblooming, 10-inch morel mushrooms found earlier this month. More...

Garden Club puts out new flower pots

By-the Bay Garden Club of Suttons Bay placed 20 new flower pots on the streets of Suttons Bay and planted the garden under the Suttons Bay welcome sign just south of the village on M-22. More...

Old Art Building shows off new space

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

With about 600 square feet of new space, the Old Art Building in Leland can stop using its stage as a closet. More...

Wolff artist-in-residence at OAB

An exhibit of Glenn Wolff, artistin residence at the Old Art Building (OAB) in Leland, will be held June 22-24. More...

Early businesses of Omena exhibit on display at Historical Society

By LESLIE DISCH
Phone/fax 386-5686
email: phen.omena.2@gmail.com
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Summer is getting into full swing, as the Omena Historical Society (OHS) opens for the season on Sunday, June 24 with a reception from 4-6 p.m. More...

Bethlehem’s beach service Sunday

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor is having its ninth annual “Service on the Beach” featuring the “Cross Members Band” on Sunday at 10 a.m. at 5705 S. Sheridan Lane. A potluck luncheon will follow. More...

Looking Back in Leelanau…

5 YEARS AGO June 14, 2007 More...

Foundation gives $8,400 to six Northport grads

Six of Northport’s graduates were recently awarded scholarships from the Leelanau Township Community Foundation totaling $8,400. More...

Promise raffle tickets available

The Northport Promise is having a Summer Sizzler Raffle to help support the Northport Promise scholarship. More...

Leland church announces summer service schedule

The Leland Community United Methodist Church has announced its summer schedule for Sunday worship services. At 8:30 and 11 a.m., a traditional worship service will led by the Rev. Linda Farmer-Lewis. More...

Sterlings making grades at colleges

Amelie Sterling, a 2006 Glen Lake graduate, is on the Dean’s List at the University of Hawaii-Hilo where she is majoring in marine science and communications. More...

Leland bids adieu to 34 grads

Hundreds of people gathered in the Leland Public School gymnasium Friday evening to watch 34 members of the Class of 2012 receive their high school diplomas. More...