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From interiors to exteriors, Novak Painting has the skills to tackle any job. Courtesy photo
Novak Painting celebrates 25 years of bringing color to life
The father-son duo of Bob, 62, and Aaron, 31, at Novak Painting have been paving their own way over the past two decades as the painting business celebrates turning 25 this summer. Bob started Novak Painting while working with his father-in-law who owned Kraus Painting Company of 80 to 100 people in Traverse City. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Professional organizer to speak
Professional organizer to speak
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a Traverse City-based professional organizer and home simplification expert Ali LeJeune, Monday, May 20. LeJeune will discuss how to bring calm and clarity to your spaces, exploring both the emotional and practical aspects of managing belongings. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Mike Oprish, left, has purchased Diversified Carpet from John Bourgault. Enteprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Diversified Carpet ownership changing hands
Diversified Carpet in Suttons Bay has officially changed hands as John Bourgault sold to Mike Oprish in April. Bourgault, 80, has owned Diversified Carpet for 34 years after opening the business in 1990. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Audrey Roman comes to her clients home with her tools of the trade. Courtesy photo
Jumping into spring cleaning
Spring has sprung and it’s time to throw open the windows and breathe in fresh air. And for some, it’s time to reset and clean house — from top to bottom. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Interest in candidacy great amid major challenges
Interest in candidacy great amid major challenges
A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of Americans were exhausted with the current state of American politics. Election interest hit a 20-year low in the latest NBC News poll, and majorities of registered voters have unfavorable views of presidential candidates. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
A column by Amy Hubbell
Sharing spring traditions with next generation
Spring at last. The county has erupted in beauty. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Suggested ‘compromise’
Suggested ‘compromise’
To the editor: We’ve all seen the letters and articles highlighting the pros and cons of the next stretch of the Heritage Trail, which would be just under 5 miles long and cost about 14 million dollars. There is certainly some controversy over cutting some 7,000 trees in natural areas, and while trails are a wonderful thing, to me, this one seems a bit overbearing in its design. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Correction:
Correction:
Glenn LaCross, not Ben LaCross, was quoted in a story about cherry blossoms last week. Glenn and Ben are father and son.. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Emily Rosiek, Sarah Conrad, Jessica Hardy, David and Shana Sicotte make chocolate treats at the Great Lake Chocolate & Dessert Co. in Traverse City. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Chocolate shop opening in Leland
A new chocolate shop will be opening at the former Early Bird and Leelanau Coffee Roasters bistro on the corner of Main Street and River Street in Leland. Great Lake Chocolate & Dessert Co. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Leelanau Cellars President Bob Jacobson pours cheers to 50 years of business on the Leelanau Peninsula at their Omena tasting room. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Leelanau Cellars celebrating 50 years; reducing prices
From humble beginnings to taking the country by storm, Leelanau Cellars will be celebrating its 50th anniversary all summer long with new, affordable prices to honor the customers that have supported the family business for a half of a century. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
COMING EVENTS
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. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Cordes Services Set
Cordes Services Set
Ralph P. Cordes, 80, of Lake Leelanau, died March 19, 2024. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Lake Leelanau. Burial will follow the service in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
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