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Pat Kolarik and Ed Martin may not have won the walleye tournament, but they were happy with a net-full of jumbo walleyes caught in south Lake Leelanau. Courtesy photo

Last summer to ‘shoot the tubes’

“Shoot the tubes” has been a battle cry for Crystal River kayakers for decades. But this will be the last summer for the relatively benign adventure, the result of another unglamorous project taken on by an organization that gets little credit for its blue collar approach to conservation. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Mike Hansen and Ed Gillie placed third in the tournament, and won prize money for catching the biggest walleye. Courtesy photo

Spring fishing going swimmingly

Headed out fishing in Leelanau County over Memorial Day weekend? Excluding effects of weather — sunny or cloudy, east or west wind — the timing seems to be teeing up for a good day on the water. As evidence, consider results of the Lake Leelanau Narrows Resort Walleye Tournament held Saturday. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Lake Shore Drive closed for project

Lake Shore Drive closed for project

The drive from Cedar to Lake Leelanau will take a little longer through next week, and vice versa. South Lake Shore Drive, which connects the two unincorporated villages, will be closed to all traffic just south of St. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Alsip, Stier win Walleye Tourn.

Alsip, Stier win Walleye Tourn.

Frequent winners in the Lake Leelanau Narrows Resort walleye tournament did it again. Cal Stier and Greg Alsip took home the top prize money, although this time it was close. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

‘Discover Fishing’ event set for June 1

‘Discover Fishing’ event set for June 1

Discovery Pier just celebrated the completion of its first phrase of improvements including new perimeter pathways, paved parking, fishing area railing, shade structure, and event pavilion. Discovery Center & Pier will host its second annual Discover Fishing at the Pier program Friday, June 1. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

4-H archery offered

4-H archery offered

The Leelanau 4-H Archery Club, led by state-certified 4-H leader Allison Marion and teen leader Luella Marion, is now taking registrations for archery for youth ages 8 through 19 (with birthdates on or before January 1, 2024. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

The McBrides on their wedding day …

G-A couple marks 60 years

Carl and Judith (Meloche) McBride of Glen Arbor are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today. The couple was married May 23, 1964 at Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Proposed law could impact short-term rentals

Proposed law could impact short-term rentals

The Cleveland Township Board appeared to be getting ready to pass a new short-term rental (STR) ordinance at its May monthly meeting. That was until a woman identifying herself as Katy Bertodatto, vice president of the Michigan Short-Term Rental Association, alerted the board of a new effort in Lansing to pass a “short-term rental regulation act,” which caused the board to postpone action. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

The obtrusive messaging sign outside Glen Arbor’s town hall is coming down. At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Glen Arbor Township Board approved removal of the infamous eyesore by a vote of 4-1, with the opposing vote coming from township supervisor Peter VanNort. The motion was made by trustee John Peppler and seconded by treasurer Lee Houtteman, after Houtteman updated the board on his investigation into the cost and logistics of various options to replace the sign to meet the size requirement of the township’s zoning ordinance, as agreed by the board at its recent special meeting. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Wax museum at St. Mary

Wax museum at St. Mary

St. Mary School fifth graders welcomed schoolmates and visitors May 9 to their interactive wax museum. Modeled after Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Washington, D.C., students posed in costume next to their chosen historical figures. The interactive wax museum had the goal of bringing historical figures and events to life through “wax” figures that visitors can see and hear. Once the “audio” button was pushed, the student came to life and shared a prepared speech about their chosen historical figure. The project began as students read a “Who Was…” book and studied the history of their chosen historical figure. They then composed a five-paragraph essay about their chosen figure before preparing their live presentation. Pictured here is Louis LaCross dressed at Franklin Roosevelt. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Author William Kent Krueger was brought to the county by local libraries and their supporters. Pictured, from left, are Julie Preneta, director, Leelanau Township Public Library; Mark Morton, director, Leland Township Public Library; author William Kent Krueger; David Diller, director, Gle...

Huge turnout for Leelanau Reads event

Over 300 people attended the Leelanau Community Read event with New York Times best selling author William Kent Krueger Saturday at the Northport Performing Arts Center. The Leelanau Community Read was organized by the Leelanau County public libraries as a shared literary experience for all county residents over four years ago as an annual event. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Nanette Walter of Suttons Bay Township dropped off bags of goods for Leelanau Christian Neighbors while attending service at West Side Community Church. Accepting the donation at the LCN panel truck is board member Steve Stanton. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

Prices drive food needs

Joe Reid of Elmwood Township wasn’t looking for a handout when his retirement budget blew up, but he did need a helping hand. Now he’s switched roles, serving on Mondays as a volunteer for the Leelanau Christian Neighbor (LCN) Food Pantry. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

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