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State/feds announce specialty crop programs

State/feds announce specialty crop programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced two investments designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry of Michigan and Leelanau County. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Garthe named to MDARD Commission

Garthe named to MDARD Commission

The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) elected its new officers for 2024 and welcomed Kathy Garthe, a Leelanau cherry farmer as a new commissioner. MDARD has the responsibility to recommend, and in some cases determine, policy on food, agricultural, and rural development issues. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Two K earns triple gold

Two K earns triple gold

Two K Farms was awarded a series of gold medals at the Harvest Terroir Challenge held in November of 2023. The Harvest Challenge pits wineries of the same appellation, with the same soil, climate, and growing conditions. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Snowmobile race still on despite warm temps

Snowmobile race still on despite warm temps

The northern Michigan weather has not let us down. It is as unpredictable as ever. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Indoor Folk Festival set for Feb. 25

Indoor Folk Festival set for Feb. 25

The 14th annual Great Indoor Folk Festival will be held Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Bluegrass benefit Feb. 22

Bluegrass benefit Feb. 22

Suttons Bay Congregational Church will host a Bluegrass Benefit Concert, Thursday, Feb. 22. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

GAAC & Executive director Sarah Kime to part ways

GAAC & Executive director Sarah Kime to part ways

Glen Arbor Arts Center’s (GAAC) Executive Director Sarah Kime is parting ways with the organization after six years, but her passion for the work that she does shows in the growth of the nonprofit during her tenure. In addition to last week’s news of Kime’s departure, incoming board president Jeff Gietzen shared in his message to members that he will be reengaging in the position once again. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Oral hygiene key for kids

Oral hygiene key for kids

Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department (BLDHD), along with the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA), is promoting National Children’s Dental Health this month, highlighting the importance of good oral hygiene for children. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Parkinson’s forum set

Parkinson’s forum set

The 38th Annual Parkinson’s Summer Forum, The Essential Connections, is set for Thursday May 23, 2024, at the NMC Hagerty Center in Traverse City. All persons Chauncey Spears MD, University of Michigan Clinical Assistant Professor, will present “The Gut-Brain Connection.” Nutrition, music and exercise essentials, plus information from 30 Sponsor/Exhibitors are included in the full-day program. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Five Omena residents enjoyed a sunny Caribbean cruise in January that they won at the DJ Trivia District Championship last spring. Pictured, from left to right, are Joanne Brown, Nancy Groesser, Dan Duffiney, Chrysti Duffiney, and Emaleigh Duffiney. Photo by Chrysti Duffiney

Trivia winners earn Caribbean cruise

A group of Omena residents returned recently from a weeklong Caribbean cruise that they won for placing second in the DJ Trivia District Championships last spring. Enjoying the cruise were Dan and Chrysti Duffiney, their daughter Emaleigh, Chrysti’s mother, Nancy Groesser, and family friend Joanne Brown. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

Although Leelanau County Road Commission workers and staff are being credited for keeping roads in good condition this winter, elected members of the Road Commission appear to be getting off to a slippery start in 2019. At the commission’s regular meeting this week, Road Commission Chairman Bob Joyce accused a fellow commission member of “bullying and intimidating” the commission’s newly-appointed Superintendent/Manager Dave Priest. *** Students and staff at Leelanau County schools recently enjoyed an unplanned winter vacation thanks to Mother Nature. Northport Public School, Leland Public School, Glen Lake Schools and Suttons Bay Public Schools were all treated to six snow days in a seven-day period, beginning Friday, Jan. 25 and going through Monday. In between, students and staff were dragged back to school facilities for a lone day of school Friday, Feb. 1. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Greilick Point sits to the left, with “dry dock” along the shore. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Historical Society

Norris, Grelick families settle Elmwood

The following is an excerpt from “Meet Me At The Dock in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay” by author Kathleen Firestone. Copies of her books are available at local book stores or directly from her. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

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