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Newspaper FOIAs passed notes

Newspaper FOIAs passed notes

On at least three occasions so far this year, Leelanau County District 7 Commissioner Melinda Lautner has been seen passing notes to Clerk Michelle Crocker or Chief Deputy Clerk Jennifer Zywicki during public meetings. According to the Michigan Press Association (MPA), this violates the spirit of the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA) and may have broken the law. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Eugene (Gene) Kufskie

Eugene (Gene) Kufskie

April 17, 1940 January 27, 2024 Eugene Michael Kufskie, 83, of Belleville, Illinois and Maple City, Michigan passed away at home in Belleville with his immediate family at his bedside on January 27, 2024. Gene worked as a rate analyst for Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific Railroads for over 40 years. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Popp Services Set

Popp Services Set

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 2 at Lake Leelanau St. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Kenneth Joseph Wigton

Kenneth Joseph Wigton

Kenneth Joseph Wigton, age 103, passed away on July 22, 2024 in Traverse City, MI. Ken was born on April 6, 1921 to the late Calvin Wigton and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (née Edwards) in Detroit, MI. Ken’s brother, Donald, was born two years later, just days before Calvin died unexpectedly. Following Calvin’s death, Minnie and her sons moved back to her childhood home in Manchester, England for a few years before permanently emigrating to Detroit where she opened a boarding house. Growing up, Ken often spent time with his Aunt Millie and Uncle Billy Bates, who were the gatekeepers for the Gate Lodge at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, MI, which was the Dodge family estate. When he was ten years old, Ken lived at the Gate Lodge and attended fifth grade at the nearby one room schoolhouse. It was there that Ken first met the love of his life, Marie (Smith). Marie lived on the neighboring farm that her father managed for Charles Fisher of Fisher Body. Ken graduated in 1939 from the High School of Commerce in Detroit, where he excelled on the baseball and basketball teams, and was named “All American Boy.” After graduating, Ken missed his tryout with the Detroit Tigers in order to enlist in the Army Air Forces as the US entered WWII. Ken served in General Eisenhower’s headquarters as a stenographer in Europe and North Africa. On May 15, 1942, Ken and Marie were married during a short leave in Wilmington, NC. When Ken returned from WWII, they moved into a house on Third Street in Rochester, MI where they lived for 62 years and raised their eight children. Ken worked briefly as a fashion buyer for Waite’s Department Store before spending the majority of his career as an engineer at General Motors Truck and Coach. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Bonnie J. Engle

Bonnie J. Engle

Bonnie Jo Engle, lovingly known as “BJ”, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the age of 75. Her passing was peaceful during an afternoon nap, recovering from heart surgery and breathing complications. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Dr. Albert Béla Janko

Dr. Albert Béla Janko

Dr. Albert Béla Janko died peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his family, at his home in Carmel, CA. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

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. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Conservancy docents and guests took on the Cedar River in an evening paddle that coordinated with the summer solstice. Courtesy photo

Conservancy docents ‘really great people’

There’s freedom in walking. There’s art in walking. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

CAMPBELL

Groups support disabled hunting

I had a preliminary conversation this spring with Kingsley parents who wanted to take their son who has a developmental disability out turkey hunting. A question arose: How could we get him a license? 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

First mate Austin Rubin, a NMC student, holds a 24-pound salmon hooked by charter fisherman Adam Collett as the sun rises over the Manitou Passage. Courtesy photo

Slammin’ salmon near the Manitous

Salmon aficionados anticipating summer surges of kings in the Manitou Passage have for years been let down. They’re smiling now. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Farmer says ‘thanks’

Farmer says ‘thanks’

To the editor: Thank you to the Enterprise, who in both last weeks’ “View” and Amy Hubbell’s Editorial, expressed their support and concern for the cherry growers in this county. Thank you, also, to the folks who buy local cherries rather than cherries from elsewhere and other countries. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Much thanks

To the editor: Celebrate…Summer in Style, Leelanau Christian Neighbors yearly fundraiser, was so much fun and a great success because of our supportive community. We thank our sponsors – Tri Gas Dist., Michael-Paula Todd, Charlie-Nora Bumb, Kathy-Bob Laba, Shady Lane Market, Northport Stor-All, Peninsula Provisions, Susan- Jeff McGalliard, Barry-Debbie Marsh, K-Line Industries, Bayshore Oil, Bonek Agency, Donna Burr, Elemint Wealth, Alpers Excavating, The Happy Woman and Art’s Tavern. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

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