Contracts for administrative employees and non-union staff were extended this week by the Glen Lake Board of Education. Four percent, across-theboard raises were approved for both employment groups for the 2024-25 school year.

Glen Lake school’s annual Family Carnival will be held Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, which will include games, dunk tank, cake walk, bounce houses, face painting, silent auction and raffle.

In an effort to comply with state requirements for graduation, the Glen Lake Board of Education approved a proposal to offer a personal finance pilot class at the secondary level. According to board references, pupils entering grade 8 in 2023, will be required to complete a 1/2 credit court in personal finance that aligns with subject area content expectations developed by the Department of Education and approved by the state board under section 1278b.

The Leelanau County Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Lake Leelanau RV Park, 3101 S.

The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office just before press time yesterday “found” a 25-year-old Empire man, who had been missing since Saturday, May 4. “We’re in the process of making notifications,” Undersheriff Jim Kiessel said.

This photo taken over the weekend.

Bob Jones of Glen Arbor.

More than 100 distinguished guests, families, friends, and supporters of St. Mary School gathered at the Leland Lodge for the 51st St. Mary School Angel Celebration on April 27 with special guest, Bishop Jeffrey Walsh.

Leelanau County 4-H and the Maritime Heritage Alliance are partnering again to offer our annual 4-H sailing adventure camp aboard the 39-foot classic sailboat Champion this summer. Champion is guided by a licensed captain, a crew of trained volunteers including a 4-H volunteer, and six youth participants ages 11-19.

The Cedar/Maple City Lions Club is taking orders for its Take and Bake Lasagna Dinner. Meals, which serve approximately six people, are offered with your choice of meat, vegetarian or gluten free.