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Censorship has arrived

Censorship has arrived

To the editor: Unbelievably, and in a break from past practices, local senior citizens were denied their right to obtain political and volunteer information from both Republicans and Democrats at last Tuesday’s Senior Expo held at Suttons Bay High School. The Expo promised to “bring in over 100 vendors showcasing the latest in information, resources, products, and services; giving you the tools to live a full life as you age.” The Republicans and Democrats were kicked out of the Expo, and school policy was given as the reason, even though it is nearly impossible to imagine that a school in Leelanau County has an anti-free speech policy. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Solar works

To the editor: Contrary to a recent forum article written by John Popa, my wife and I have relied on our solar arrays for several years no with satisfying results. With three separate installations we rarely have a net loss in our monthly bills. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

A column by Meakalia Previch-Liu

Chasing the Northern Lights

Severe solar storms and dazzling Northern Lights displays have been gracing the skies of Michigan more than usual these past few months, and like so many other people amazed by the natural phenomena, I have been relishing every chance I get to see them. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up, thumbs down

It’s time once again for the Leelanau Enterprise to award thumbs-up and thumbs-down to people, entities and events that have affected our county recently. The latest rain garden project at the corner of Waukazoo and Main Street in the Village of Northport wrapped up construction this month. The project was organized by The Watershed Center — Grand Traverse Bay and funded through an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) grant. It’s also one of several green infrastructure projects completed since 2018 to help reduce village stormwater pollutants that would otherwise drain into Grand Traverse Bay. Drainage issues continue to be of concern throughout the village of Northport due to elevated water levels, but stormwater drainage solutions like rain gardens are steps in the right direction. Just in time for the busy summer months, the new addition of multiple wooden skateboard ramps have been set up at Braman Hill Recreation Area in Northport for visitors to enjoy for the season. Skatepark equipment has been on the list of things that the township has been wanting to invest in for several years. According to Leelanau Township’s 2022 parks and recreation plan, there’s been a desire to acquire more ramps and apparatus to improve the skate park. We’re hopeful the township will be able to invest in permanent solutions and amenities to the skatepark in the years ahead. Housing workshops were in full force over the past couple of weeks. Even though there aren’t any immediate options to fix the Leelanau Housing Crisis, at least some people are trying. Village of Empire signing a contract with Renovare Real Estate Development company based in Detroit for $70,000 to help purchase a new office. After not completing the goal, they are continuing with the contract to “collect data” and develop abandoned land for possible investors. Charter Communications recently announced that their fiber optic network buildout in Leelanau County has been completed, making their internet, mobile, TV, and voice services available to an additional 180 homes and businesses. Point Broadband’s larger-scale initiative continues to lag behind, but the company has provided a $3.2 million performance bond to the county as a guarantee they will reach 96% of 3,522 “unserved parcels/addresses” in the county by the end of 2024. The county’s senior services department held its 31st annual Senior Expo at Suttons Bay High School Tuesday, which was well attended. This event was one of the largest senior expos yet in terms of vendor participation, with 80 vendors scheduled to set up tables in the school gymnasium. Representatives of the Republican and Democrat parties were asked to leave the event by school administration citing policy that the facility cannot be used for political purposes. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Suttons Bay Marina Beach is one of seven Leelanau sites where water will be tested from now through Labor Day. Enterprise photo by Brian Frieberger

Beach testing underway, Van’s Beach added

The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay began its annual beach testing last Wednesday, June 12. Twenty area beaches in Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties will be tested for harmful E. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Last of Made-in-Michigan series

Last of Made-in-Michigan series

The Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay will show the third and final film of this year’s Made-in-Michigan series with a screening of the documentary film “Marqueetown” by Traverse City writer-directors Joe Beyer and Jordan Anderson. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Kids concert June 25

Kids concert June 25

Families with young children are invited to a free funfi lled morning of musical activities with singer/songwriter Miriam Pico on Wednesday, June 25 at Herman Park in Suttons Bay. The free event, scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is hosted by the Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition in partnership with Parenting Communities in Leelanau County and Northwest Education Services. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Charter Spectrum build-out complete on peninsula

Charter Spectrum build-out complete on peninsula

Charter Spectrum announced earlier this month that their fiber optic network build-out in Leelanau County has been completed, making their internet, mobile, TV, and voice services available to an additional 180 homes and businesses. These previously unserved or underserved addresses are in Cleveland, Kasson, and Solon townships. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Lindy Bishop was the winner of the Old Art Building Plein Air Event. Courtesy photo

Bishop wins award

Lindy Bishop was the winner of the Old Art Building (OAB) Leland Plein Air awards. Fifty painters from throughout Michigan participated in the 12th annual plein air exhibition May 25. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

LEELANAU COUNTY SHORTS

LEELANAU COUNTY SHORTS

WORSHIP SERIES SET Leland Community United Methodist Church has announced its summer worship series, with guest pastors taking the pulpit. The lineup looks like this: • Rev. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

‘Forest Kindergarten’ to be offered

‘Forest Kindergarten’ to be offered

The Pathfinder School is now offering “Forest Kindergarten” to the Traverse City area; a program that integrates the wonders of nature with intentional academic learning experiences. This innovative approach not only fosters a love for the outdoors but after the initial year, has also led to remarkable academic achievements among The Pathfinder School kindergarten students. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Pictured from left are Principal Megan Glynn, Michael Dunphey (fifth grade), Allison Duperon (eighth grade), and Leah Fleis (senior). Courtesy photo

‘Outstanding students’ named

Each year at Lake Leelanau St. Mary School, one student from elementary, middle school, and high school, are chosen by Principal Megan Glynn, with input from staff, to receive the Outstanding Student Principal’s Award. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

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