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County reviews tower application
County reviews tower application
At their Tuesday regular meeting, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal from Progressive AE, Inc., in Grand Rapids, “to review and evaluate” the county’s special land use permit (SLUP) application to construct a telecommunications tower on Kitchen Road in Northport. The firm is being paid $5,300 for these services. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Tricia Bosco
Tricia Bosco
Tricia Bosco (Left) made her hole-in-one on the eighth green at Northport Creek Golf Course using a Ping 4 Hybrid from 90 yards on July 9 while playing with her husband Mark. They are summering in Omena from the West coast and El Macero Country Club. This makes ace number 22 at Northport Creek, just a week shy of the golf course 10 year anniversary. (Right) There were some pre-holiday fireworks earlier in early July as Joe Prizlow made a hole-in-one using his 8-iron from 160 yards. The ball took one hop and found the cup while playing with his dad and friend. This is the first hole-in-one of 2024 and marks out 21st since Northport Creek Golf Course opened in 2014. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Pictured from left to right, Dick and Pat Cookman with new Enerdyne owners Margo and David Millard outside the store in downtown Suttons Bay. Courtesy photo
Enerdyne sold
After 44 years of operating Enerdyne at various locations in downtown Suttons Bay, Dick and Pat Cookman are passing on the torch to Barb’s Bakery owner Margo Millard, who acquired ownership of the business in June. Millard is also the new owner of Brain Storm, formerly owned by Michele Dansereau and Andy Patterson, which is housed in the same building. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
G-L mulls future projects
G-L mulls future projects
In an interesting turn of events, Glen Lake Board of Education Monday night discussed not going for a bond proposal at its regular board meeting as administrators gauge community sentiment. After Glen Lake failed to push through a 2023 bond attempt of $35 million, the Lakers are showing signs of flexibility as Glen Lake addresses aging infrastructure. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Milfoil measures continue
Milfoil measures continue
The Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) is doubling down in its battle to stop the spread of Eurasian milfoil. “This year we’re operating at full speed,” said LLLA board president Nancy Popa. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Wessell, ‘inclusive, respectful’
Wessell, ‘inclusive, respectful’
To the editor: The article on the resignation of commissioner Jamie Kramer cites reasons for the resignation were time constraints, dissatisfaction with the chairman, the culture survey, and concerns about unequal treatment of women. As a long-time advocate for equality, I am compelled to address the statement about “sexual discrimination” as implied toward chairman, Ty Wessell Respectfully, my experience is contrary to what was implied in the article. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Fair elections
Fair elections
To the editor: Why are Democrats against a Republican-sponsored bill requiring voter ID to vote in federal elections? Is it because they’re planning to commit massive voter fraud? It’s required to show an ID to board a plane, receive welfare benefits, visit health-care facilities, etc. Every legitimate vote should be protected to insure fair elections, and no one should vote for any politician who opposes this SAVE Act. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Support young families
Support young families
To the editor: On the August primary ballot, voters will have the opportunity to renew the millage that supports Early Childhood services provided free of charge to all young families in Leelanau County. Extensive research has shown that supporting young families provides strong positive outcomes for our community including school readiness, greater economic self-sufficiency, and better lifelong physical and mental health. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Not discounted
Not discounted
To the editor: I have worked with Ty Wessell for 3 1/2 years, and he works hard as Chair to be fair and open to feedback. I have never felt discounted as a female on the BoC and if I did, I know that I would be heard if I spoke up. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Protesters v. Insurrectionists
Protesters v. Insurrectionists
To the editor: “Former Democrat and Leftist Sasha Stone’s July 4 Substack column deserves a read. Special attention should be given to this passage: “My friends on the Left believe that “both sides” are equal in their mass delusion. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Bloated millage
Bloated millage
To the editor: With a Family Life Education background, I have concerns. Parenting Communities is a parent education program that helps parents navigate the early years. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Support Julian
Support Julian
To the editor: Kasson Township Residents: Let’s vote to retain Greg Julian as our Supervisor. Greg works hard, plays fair, and runs a good meeting. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
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