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Boathouse announces summer entertainment
Boathouse announces summer entertainment
Boathouse Vineyards, with one of northern Michigan’s only waterside tasting rooms, will help usher in summer on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, when it launches a schedule of 24 free live music dates through mid-September. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Crews from the Glen Lake boat wash station on Little Glen Lake wash paddleboards before they are launched from the Department of Natural Resources boat ramp. Enterprise photo by Everett Howell
Boat washing takes aim at invasives
Boaters returning to the water will get an education at five boat washing stations along two Leelanau lakes this summer. The Glen Lake Association has been operating its wash station for 29 years — well before the talk of invasive species. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
LLLA announces steward program
LLLA announces steward program
Vibrant shorelines are critical to maintaining Lake Leelanau’s water quality, preserving fish and wildlife habitats, and preventing erosion. When left to themselves, natural barriers form along the shore to protect the lake. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Dune Climb Inn owners Kevin and Michelle Aucello started a new journey in the historic motel business with their first customers staying over Memorial Day weekend. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Dune Climb Inn opening
The Dune Climb Inn announced the renovation and rebrand of a classic motel, formerly Duneswood Resort, right in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL). “Fortunately, the property has great bones,” Kevin Aucello said. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Eggert makes dean’s list
Eggert makes dean’s list
John Eggert of Northport was named to the dean’s list for spring semester at Alpena Community College.. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
The first section of the frame school house was raised in 1865. Additions were added int 1867 and 1877. Photo from “A History of Leelanau Township.”
First school established in Northport/ Omena
From “A History of Leelanau Township” by the Leelanau Township Historical Writers Group The first school in the area was started by the Rev. George N. Smith. After it was completed it became a focal point, a “headquarters” of sorts for the pioneer settlement. Rev. Smith taught school on the weekdays and conducted his Sunday services and Sabbath school there. Singing school was held in the schoolhouse on 2 evening during the week. The building was also used for Town Meeting, Court proceeding, Indian Council meetings, and the first election was held in the school house, Nov. 7, 1854, when out of 94 polled only cast votes for Temperance and Freedom. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
Venerable Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has withstood high water before. And it is again, although much of the national parks beach is underwater and erosion is dropping tons of sand into the Big Lake. The concern is more with humans than the resource. More endangered piping plovers are nesting than a year ago, and the dune itself is in no danger of running out of sand. But water levels that have risen to within a few inches the record set 33 years ago is building a cliff along the Lakeshore that makes access difficult. And the receding beach is starting to threaten homes. *** Although commissioners initially balked at the multi-million cost, the county board agreed last week to move ahead with two major projects to improve county facilities. During a special meeting last Thursday, May 30, the board approved a $1.2 million contract with Lutz Roofing Company of downstate Macomb County to re-roof the county Law Enforcement Center (LEC). 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Kendra Couturier and Leah Fleis were awarded the Bruce Floyd & Lisa Elaine Price Memorial Scholarship by Betsey Price while Will Grant was awarded the Bruce Warren Price Memorial Scholarship by Betsey Price. Pictured from left are Couturier, Grant, Price and Leah Fleis. Courtesy photo
St. Mary seniors awarded scholarships/grants
The St. Mary School Class of 2024 consists of 15 students who have been awarded over $913,000 in scholarship and grant money. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Herman graduates
Herman graduates
Amanda Herman of Cedar graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Wisconsin Lutheran College. She is a graduate of Glen Lake Community Schools.. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Northport Public School senior Dashel Courson embraces family members during the presentation of the parent flower ceremony at Friday’s graduation.
Northport school graduates three seniors of class of 2024
Northport Public School honored its three seniors, Dashel Courson, Nayeli Martinelli, and Grace Oskaboose, as part of the 2024 graduating class on Friday evening. While the seniors were one of the smallest graduating classes in Leelanau County this year, the district also started a new annual tradition to celebrate the youngest generation at Northport, honoring the first group of kindergartners, the class of 2036, with a graduation ceremony just before the seniors received diplomas. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Correction:
Correction:
In the May 30 edition of the newspaper, a quote by Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force Chair Joe DeFors was misattributed to another task force member, Russ Packard.. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
COMING EVENTS
COMING EVENTS
Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email [email protected] or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

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