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Here’s the North Unity School in 1906. The schoolhouse was originally of log construction. The siding and the front entry room (where firewood was stacked to dry) were added later, but have now been removed. Photo courtesy of Paul Dechow

Learning at the North Unity School

This continues a series adapted from the book, “A Port Oneida Collection,” Volume 1 of the twopart set, “Oral History, Photographs, and Maps from the Sleeping Bear Region,” produced by Tom Van Zoeren in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Here we conclude a look at the North Unity School, along M-22 on Lake Narada. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

Members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will head to the polls next month to decide whether to decriminalize marijuana use and possession on tribal lands in Leelanau County and elsewhere. On June 11, adult tribal members residing in the tribe’s six-county service area in northwest lower Michigan will be eligible to vote in a referendum to amend a provision of the Grand Traverse Band (GTB) Criminal Code that currently outlaws marijuana entirely. *** Lake Michigan water levels climbed nine inches in the last month, jeopardizing the integrity of a Leelanau icon.Fishtown is in danger, causing the Fishtown Preservation Society (FPS) to embark on a $1.6 million fundraising campaign to rebuild and heighten its weather- worn fishing village that lines the Leland River. Two chunks of docks have already split away from buildings the society owns along the river’s south bank, and swirling water that continues to rise threatens to destabilize pilings that serve as the foundation for the registered Michigan State Historic Site. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Correction:

Glenn LaCross, not Ben LaCross, was quoted in a story about cherry blossoms last week. Glenn and Ben are father and son.. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Emily Rosiek, Sarah Conrad, Jessica Hardy, David and Shana Sicotte make chocolate treats at the Great Lake Chocolate & Dessert Co. in Traverse City. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Chocolate shop opening in Leland

A new chocolate shop will be opening at the former Early Bird and Leelanau Coffee Roasters bistro on the corner of Main Street and River Street in Leland. Great Lake Chocolate & Dessert Co. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Leelanau Cellars President Bob Jacobson pours cheers to 50 years of business on the Leelanau Peninsula at their Omena tasting room. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Leelanau Cellars celebrating 50 years; reducing prices

From humble beginnings to taking the country by storm, Leelanau Cellars will be celebrating its 50th anniversary all summer long with new, affordable prices to honor the customers that have supported the family business for a half of a century. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Task force meets not posted in error

Task force meets not posted in error

The Leelanau Energy Futures Task Force — a 14-member committee of engaged county residents and some elected officials — was the subject of a citizen complaint filed at the county prosecutor’s office. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Suttons Bay Public School senior and head female dancer Keeley TwoCrow is pictured at the district’s annual graduation powwow on Saturday. More tribal news on pages 7-9. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu

Suttons Bay Public School

Suttons Bay Public School senior and head female dancer Keeley TwoCrow is pictured at the district’s annual graduation powwow on Saturday. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Suttons Bay voters OK bond request

Suttons Bay voters OK bond request

Voters in the Suttons Bay School District supported a $18.3 million bond proposal by a 55-45% margin Tuesday. “We are grateful to the voters of our district for supporting this bond proposal that will positively impact every student and family in our district,” Superintendent Casey Petz said. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Heritage Trail ‘Segment 9’ discussions

Heritage Trail ‘Segment 9’ discussions

The debate of the final 4.2-mile “Segment 9” of the Heritage within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) continues as opposition questions the impact on the environment and cost of the major project that is slated for 2025. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Familar faces among candidates

Familar faces among candidates

The commissioners from Leelanau County’s first three districts have opted not to run for reelection this year, leaving their seats open to both new and old faces. The Enterprise is reaching out to these candidates for comments, starting with people who have previously served in the government center and now are seeking to reenter local politics after being away for some time. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

“Dance Leelanau” students are pictured on Saturday performing at their annual “Sway into Spring” show at the Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay. Photo courtesy of Shannon Scott Photography

“Dance Leelanau”

“Dance Leelanau” students are pictured on Saturday performing at their annual “Sway into Spring” show at the Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

RE/MAX balloon program coming to Northport school

RE/MAX balloon program coming to Northport school

Students at Northport Public School this Friday will have the unique chance to learn about the science behind a hot air balloon and how it works. Through the RE/MAX of Michigan school balloon program, a balloon pilot visits schools like Northport to share either an indoor or outdoor science presentation, along with an outdoor inflation demonstration. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

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