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He is Risen

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Thumbs up, down

Thumbs up, down

Periodically, the Enterprise offers a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” to activities taking place on the peninsula. Here’s the latest. A familiar face popped up in the Leelanau County government center recently – Chet Janik, the county administrator from mid-2012 to 2023. Janik is working with the county commissioners again as they search for a new administrator/ chief financial officer who, it is hoped, will complete the transition of county finances to its own independent department. Janik’s calm leadership, professionalism, and (perhaps most importantly) connections could be just what the county needs as it seeks to stop the revolving door of finance department heads that has been spinning since it was activated in January 2022. Although the tension at the county government center seems to have died down somewhat since the results of an organizational culture survey came in Jan. 3, it doesn’t seem like some employees and officials are ready to bury the hatchet yet. The survey exposed some long standing rivalries to the public. Lately the most contested issue has been who will be named finance director under the new administrator. Janik said he feels that the new administrator ought to choose who will be their finance director, but Commissioner Melinda Lautner has been championing Interim Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt for the role and has argued that she be appointed full-time director immediately. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

‘Cherry Grower Alliance’ could provide growers clout

‘Cherry Grower Alliance’ could provide growers clout

Growing things is fun. A lot of people got into farming with that in mind, only to realize a mortgage or two down the road that there’s more to it. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Holy Week in scripture

Holy Week in scripture

To the editor: In the season of Lent, Christians reflect on Christ’s earthly ministry and look forward to the yearly observation of Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday’s institution of The Lord’s Supper, Good Friday’s sober reflection of Christ’s Crucifixion and death, culminating in the great joy prepared for all of God’s Creation’s on Easter Morning in Christ Jesus’ triumphant Resurrection. The Bible testifies the truth with Matthew 27:1, Mark 15:2, Luke 23:3 all recording Jesus’ response to Pilate’s interrogation during His trial, “It is as you say.” With John 18:37 expanding Christ’s testimony, “I am, as you say, a king. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship

Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship

The cards were stacked against Deb Allen when she began working as county administrator in January 2023. Allen had worked since 2015 as executive director of development and community engagement for the Grand Traverse Pavilions, a municipal senior care facility in Traverse City. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

Cherries … a lifestyle worth saving

Cherries … a lifestyle worth saving

Thank goodness for dried cherries, both for their taste and their importance in sustaining the livelihoods of growers in Leelanau County and across the state. Cherries easily outperform raisins and cranberries in the dried fruit taste department. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Commissioners need raw survey data

Commissioners need raw survey data

Efforts by the County Board of Commissioners (BOC) intended to improve working conditions and efficiency in the county building continue to fester in controversy and hurt feelings. Faced with high turnover and internal tension within offices, the BOC approved hiring Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI) to conduct an employee climate/culture study. 01/24/2024 04:23 PM

Survey results demand action

Survey results demand action

We were disheartened by the findings of an employee survey on the work culture within the county building released last week. Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI) regional president John Scholten presented the findings of a survey in which 85 of the county’s 117 employees responded. 01/10/2024 03:45 PM

Spirit of Christmas alive and well in Leelanau

Spirit of Christmas alive and well in Leelanau

By now many have taken down their holiday decorations. The boxes have been broken down and taken to the recycling center. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Be safe ringing in the New Year

Be safe ringing in the New Year

Sunday we will be closing the book on 2023. As we usher out the old and enter the new year, it’s important that we celebrate responsibly. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Peace on Earth

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

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