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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. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Charles “Chuck” Otis Leachman Sr.

Charles “Chuck” Otis Leachman Sr.

Charles “Chuck” Otis Leachman Sr., age 86, of Traverse City, was called Home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Some may remember Chuck as a long time Parish Member and Usher at St. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Thomas A. Meoak Sr

Thomas A. Meoak Sr

Died October 30, 2024 LAKE LEELANAU — Thomas Arthur Meoak Sr., 70, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Elmwood Township. Thomas was born on February 14, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, to Eugene and Annie (Donaldson) Meoak. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Jean Ann Grant

Died October 26, 2024 SUTTONS BAY – Jean Ann Grant, 81, of Suttons Bay, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Effie’s Place in Leland surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born March 6, 1943, in Lake Leelanau, the daughter of Wallace and Harriet (Plamondon) Drow. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Donald Darga

Died October 29, 2024 CEDAR — Donald Darga, 90, of Cedar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on January 17, 1934, in Centerville Township, the son of Frank and Katherine (Osga) Darga, a blonde-haired child that didn’t get his first haircut until well into his toddler years. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Wayne Paré

August 7, 1939 – October 17, 2024 Richard “Wayne” Paré age 85 went to his “real home”; as he called it, to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He lived his life to the fullest and knew to expect the unexpected. He will be deeply missed and remembered for many things, but mostly for the fierce love he had for his family. His greatest earthly joy and gifts from God were his family: children Michael (Angela) Paré, Susan (Mike) Prins, Lisa (Ted) TenBrink, Stacey (Mark E) Paré-Malcolm; grandchildren Ashlee (Steven) Storrs, Olivia (Eric) Rosendall, Amber Tift, Sam Fabiano, Ryan Tift, Adam Paré, Taylor ( Jackie) Prins, Ginger (Peter) Herman, Zach Tenbrink (Paul), Dakota Bankston, Lacey Bankston (Tyler), Austin TenBrink, Brandon (Callie) Robb, Shane Robb, Ian Malcolm, Thomas Malcolm; greatgrandchildren Marina, Frank, Skylar, Stella, Braxton, Claudia, Elias, McKenna, Amora, Fitz, Sylvia, Oliver, Archer, Isaac, Kalina. He is also survived by the mother of all four children and ex-wife of 33 years, Barbara Paré-Charpentier; brother, Gregg (Barbara) Paré; and many nieces and nephews. Those already in Heaven who prepared for his arrival are his parents Walter and Olive Paré; brothers Tom, Brad, Brian; nephew, Todd Paré; grandparents Dalphice (Pipi) and Adeline (Mimi) Paré and Arthur and Marie Gignac. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Kaye Jean Wilcox

Kaye Jean Wilcox

1937 ~ 2024 NORTHPORT — Kaye Jean Wilcox, 87, of Northport, passed away on October 30, 2024, at her home, lovingly surrounded by family. Kaye Jean was born on February 27, 1937, in Traverse City to Clyde and Eleanor (Drohen) Leighton. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Thanks for ‘trunks’

Thanks for ‘trunks’

To the editor: On behalf of the Empire Area Community Center I would like to thank everyone who brought their “trunks” down to Front Street in Empire on Halloween! It was a great show of togetherness and good will with everyone having a wonderful time in support of our children in the Village and surrounding areas. Also, a big Thanks goes to the Empire Methodist Church for supplying free hot dogs, sliders and chips for everyone and to the Glen Lake Women’s Club for their great bags of treats! March Dye Empire. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Speed limits needed

Speed limits needed

To the editor: For many years, the residents around the Glen Lakes have requested that speed limits be reduced for the safety of walkers, bikers, and drivers. With the passage of a new bill by Governor Whitmer, townships are now allowed to set those limits. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

‘Grudge match’ questioned

‘Grudge match’ questioned

To the editor: We are writing in response to the recent article by Brian Freiberger regarding the presidential race in Empire. We were both insulted by the description of our campaign as a “grudge match.” Such language implies discord and animosity, which could not be further from the truth. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

By Tim Skubick

Buttigieg gets high marks for transportation work

You can’t count the times that some career politician, which the good government crowd believes is not a dirty word, has sat in that TV interview chair and at some pointed lamented about the personal family sacrifi ces one has to make to meet the all-time-consuming assignment of serving the public good and your loved-ones, too. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Hendricks wins supervisor seat in Empire

Hendricks wins supervisor seat in Empire

Empire Township has a new supervisor. Retired physician David Hendricks topped incumbent supervisor Carl (Bucky) Noonan 576-398, garnering 60% of votes. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

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