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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
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
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
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
Members of the Glen Arbor Woman’s Club donated 60 pair of pajamas for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ baby pantry. Courtesy photo
Pajama drive a success
For the second year in a row, the members of Glen Arbor Women’s Club participated in a pajama drive by Leelanau Christian Neighbors Baby Pantry. Members of the club donated approximately 60 pairs of new pajamas. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Three generations of the Scripps family, Doug, Dan and Jack (from left), all played in the Northport Community Band at last weekend’s Holiday Concert in Northport. Band members wore their favorite ugly holiday sweater. Photo courtesy of Lisa Drummond
Northport holiday concert a success
Even with little to no snow on the ground, the holiday spirit abounds in and around Omena. A high point of the season is the annual Northport Holiday Concert, and it did not disappoint this year. The Village Voices opened the program with a wonderful selection of carols, both traditional and newer. The Northport Community Band followed with a really fun mix of holiday arrangements, from a beautiful medley of the Nutcracker dances to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, where Kevin LaRose was the best Grinch ever. The concert ended with the Village Voices joining the band and the audience for a sing-along of Christmas tunes. Everyone gathered afterwards to mingle and enjoy a huge selection of wonderful, homemade cookies. The band looked festive in their Ugly Christmas Sweaters. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Volunteer Courtney Yaple, right, helps a shopper at the Holiday Needs Program distribution Tuesday at the VFW in Lake Leelanau. Onehundred, fifty-six families — more than 450 people — will have a wonderful Christmas because of the generosity of the community. Enterprise photo by Meakalia P...
‘Christ in Christmas’
Reporter’s note: A look into how a Christian-based holiday is observed in Leelanau schools represents the second of a four-part series relating the birth of Jesus Christ with how we celebrate Christmas. The first part, published in the Enterprise last week, dealt with Biblical roots for Christmas feasts. Stories about Jesus’ place in Christmas songs and why the holiday doesn’t end on Dec. 25 will follow. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
People utilizing the municipal sewer system in the village of Northport and Leelanau Township will most likely see an 8% annual increase in operations and maintenance fees over the next four years. Northport Village Council trustees unanimously approved the Northport-Leelanau Township Utility Authority (NLTUA) annual rate increase as well as an additional loan request Thursday evening at its regular board meeting. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
No permit for Leland project
No permit for Leland project
A new mixed-use building proposed for Leland is not in keeping with the “character” of the village. Leland Township Planning Commission members voted during its Dec. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Elmwood revisits STRs
Elmwood revisits STRs
Greilickville neighborhood residents came out in force at the Elmwood Township board meeting Monday to support a two-year-old motion calling for the removal of short-term rentals (STRs) in their neighborhood’s subdivisions. The board approved sending this request to the planning commission by a 4-3 vote. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
More than a foot of snow has fallen locally in the past week making for magical winter snowscape at the entrance of the Provemont Pond Nature Area in Lake Leelanau. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
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. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Road Commission OKs budget amid criticism
Road Commission OKs budget amid criticism
The Leelanau County Road Commission approved its 2024 budget Tuesday and it didn’t include funds to reconstruct a Leland Township road. Nearly 20 Leland Township residents attended this meeting and criticize the road commission for not setting aside funds to reconstruct Oxford Drive. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

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