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Family events planned
Family events planned
Leelanau Parenting Communities will host two gatherings next week. The group’s “Families Together” event will be held Monday, Dec. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Kasson planner Schaeffer lauded
Kasson planner Schaeffer lauded
Chuck Schaeffer is stepping down from the Kasson Township Planning Commission. During his tenure, Schaeffer served as a member of the Planning Commission from September 2005 until November 2010. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Bishop Jeffrey J. Walsh of the Diocese of Gaylord celebrated a special Mass marking the anniversary of St. Michael parish. He is shown here offering a prayer before a meal served to nearly 200 persons. Courtesy photo
St. Michael marks 150 years
Parishioners at St. Michael the Archangel in Suttons Bay marked 150 years as a community Sunday. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Cherry Republic recognized
Cherry Republic recognized
Cherry Republic has received the 2023 Top Workplace Award by the Detroit Free press. This achievement marks the third time Cherry Republic has received this prestigious accolade, with previous recognition in 2020 and 2022. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Agriculture grants awarded
Agriculture grants awarded
Two county businesses have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Leelanau History
Leelanau History
There were far too many reasons for Leelanau County residents to fly their flags at halfmast this week. Dean Robb, a well-known civil rights lawyer and longtime Suttons Bay resident, died Dec. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
The Northport Mail Stage in front of the Porter House Hotel, circa 1891. In the winter, sled runners replaced the wheels; the covered top, locally called “caboose,” sheltered the driver and passengers . (Lap robes were provided.) Courtesy photo
Getting from here to there in the Old Days
The following is an excerpt from A History of Leelanau Township In 1855 no roads had yet been opened. Some early settlers followed Indian trails on foot or followed the beaches to get to Traverse City. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Grant awards announced
Grant awards announced
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) announced more than $25,000 in grant awards last week. The foundation approved the following grants: • Peninsula Housing (Suttons Bay), recipient of a $25,000 grant from the General Endowment Fund to help fund the purchase of an affordable home in Northport, as part of Peninsula Housing’s land trust program. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell have recorded a digital album with sales benefiting Doctors without Borders. Courtesy photo
Album benefits relief agency
AllMusicConsidered has officially announced that the duet of Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell of Lake Leelanau are releasing their first Christmas single on Dec. 1. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Glen Lake Community School fourth graders are seen performing in 2022 at the district’s winter music concert. Photo courtesy of Niki Novak
Holiday school performances abundant this season
Elementary and high school students throughout Leelanau County have been practicing for the last several months to showcase their musical talents in holiday concerts starting this week. GLEN LAKE Rob Stow, Glen Lake performing arts coordinator and choir director, is leading the upper elementary general music and secondary choirs, while Jeremy Evans, who heads the elementary and middle school performing arts, is leading the preschool through third grade general music this season. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
G-L students perform comedy
G-L students perform comedy
Glen Lake Community Schools, the largest district in Leelanau County, has a thriving performing arts program with multiple programs scheduled in December alone. The first performance will be from Glen Lake’s high school theater program, which will present a murder-mystery comedy called “The Alibis” on Dec. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
The Siepker family poses for a photo at their Glen Lake home where they bring holiday cheer to the area by setting up a christmas tree on a small rowboat that lights up the Leelanau sky. From left to right: Traci, Ashley, Frank Jr., and Frank III. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Floating Christmas tree on big Glen
It’s pretty easy for Santa Claus to spot the Siepker family compound every holiday season thanks to their unique Christmas tree that floats on big Glen Lake. “(Santa) always said it helps him find our house,” Frank Siepker III, a fourthgrade student at Glen Lake said. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

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