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More than $100K raised for scholarships

More than $100K raised for scholarships

The Ed & Irene Fleis Education Fund annual fundraiser raised over $100,000 last month. “We met our goals and donations are still coming in,” said Larry Fleis, chairperson of the event and treasurer of the Fleis Education Fund. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

St. Mary students had an extra special treat when Rev. Ben Martin and Principal Glynn brought good cheer to the classroom. They handed out oranges and candy canes in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, a fourth century bishop known for his generous gift-giving to the poor. Courte...

St. Mary students had an extra special treat when Rev. Ben Martin and Principal Glynn

St. Mary students had an extra special treat when Rev. Ben Martin and Principal Glynn brought good cheer to the classroom. They handed out oranges and candy canes in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, a fourth century bishop known for his generous gift-giving to the poor. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Alexander & Catherine Goffar with daughters Jennie & Mary Louisa. Photo Source: Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Online Archive

Goffars settled near Narada Lake

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 take a look at the Goffar Farm, along M-22 on Lake Narada. Note that Much of the information for this chapter was compiled and kindly provided by John W. Goff. More is available in the Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Online Archive. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

There was a full house Tuesday at the Bay Theatre where more than 225 people gathered to discuss the future of the county’s only movie house. Bahle Enterprises, owned by the Bahle family of Suttons Bay, announced last month the closing of the theatre that has been a center for the arts for more than 70 years. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Bob Sutherland of Cherry Republic spoke at a Friends of Sleeping Bear fundraiser in Glen Arbor over the weekend. Photo by James Eye View Photography

Friends’ event a success

More than 100 people attended a Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes fundraiser Sunday, hosted by Cherry Republic, The event included an inspiring Beach Bards program that told the history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area in stories, songs and poems. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Friends will gather Friday and again Friday, Dec. 22 at Northern Latitudes Distillery for ‘Hygee,’ a Danish word for a cozy, warm feeling from time with friends and family. Profits from the event will benefit Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ Blessings in a Backpack program. Courtesy photo

Holiday cheer for a cause

Patrons of Northern Latitudes Distillery (NLD) can enjoy seasonal libations and support local non-profits over the next two weekends. NLD will host “Holiday Hygge” Friday, Dec. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Brenda Bugai of Sweeties Homemade Baked Goods in Cedar sells an assortment of frosted Christmas sugar cookies at this time of year, and are some of the most popular among her customers. People also love her Polish Chrusciki “Angel Wings,” lemon and molasses cookies, snowballs, and gluten-f...

Cookies add to holiday tradition

It’s that time of year where people are getting into the festive holiday spirit with nostalgic traditions like setting up the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, and baking lots of sweets, particularly Christmas sugar cookies. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

‘Bump outs’ not wanted on M-22 in Leland

‘Bump outs’ not wanted on M-22 in Leland

Proposed plans to include “bump outs” among improvements to M-22 in Leland Township got an informal “thumbs down” from the township board this week. Trustee Clint Mitchell asked the subject be added to the township board agenda Monday night. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Bluebird demo to start this month, Phase 1

Bluebird demo to start this month, Phase 1

Demolition of the iconic Bluebird Restaurant and Tavern in Leland is scheduled to began yet this month. The Leland Township Planning Commission voted last week to approve the first phase of a three-phrase project proposed by Skip and Lynn Telgard. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Cool, dry weather has been favorable for taking in holiday lights throughout the county. This photo was taken Monday night at the Old Art Building in Leland. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell

Cool, dry weather has been favorable for taking in holiday lights throughout the county

Cool, dry weather has been favorable for taking in holiday lights throughout the county. This photo was taken Monday night at the Old Art Building in Leland. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

SBDNL digital passes available

SBDNL digital passes available

Visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can now purchase digital seven-day entrance passes online. Park visitors can visit www. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Stipends OK’d for 2024 budget work

Stipends OK’d for 2024 budget work

Although the county clerk’s office is no longer officially responsible for Leelanau County’s finances, they nonetheless helped complete next year’s budget and will continue to help manage payroll and prepare for the March 2024 audit. The board of commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay stipends to two clerk’s office employees for up to four months for the additional work, albeit reluctantly by some members. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

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