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Rural fire/rescue services challenged
Rural fire/rescue services challenged
In a medical emergency, people generally want whichever emergency service they call to get to the scene fast, but ambulances in rural areas face special challenges to help residents. The biggest obstacle for fire and rescue stations in rural areas is the distance between someone in need and the station. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
No applicants for law enforcement positions
No applicants for law enforcement positions
The formula that for decades has lined up applicants seeking to become Leelanau County deputies is out of whack. Neither young nor experienced people are applying. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
The Lake Leelanau Lake Association Foundation auction will be held April 15-28. Photo courtesy of Kathy Draper
Donations sought for lake association auction
The Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) is seeking donors and sponsors for its annual spring auction, dedicated to raising funds to protect and enhance the quality and beauty of Lake Leelanau. The virtual auction, which runs from April 15-28, is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofi t association, which focuses its work on the stewardship of the lake. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Ranger Matt explains the maple sugaring process while standing inside the sugar shack at Dechow farm. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. Courtesy photo
Maple Sugaring Days on tap
It is maple sugaring time in northern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is hosting its second public maple sugaring event. Maple Sugaring Days will be at the Dechow and Olsen farms in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3, from 10 a.m. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Syrup workshop set
Syrup workshop set
The Leelanau Conservation District will host its second annual Maple Syrup Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship
Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship
The cards were stacked against Deb Allen when she began working as county administrator in January 2023. Allen had worked since 2015 as executive director of development and community engagement for the Grand Traverse Pavilions, a municipal senior care facility in Traverse City. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
SOS website has answers
SOS website has answers
To the editor: K.L. Kawecki expressed concern that 116% of eligible voters are registered to vote in Leelanau County and suggested that the group promoting this figure should be taken more seriously. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
A column by Alan Campbell
The ‘Sound of Music’ ringing in reporter’s head
I’m privileged to announce that Glen Lake hall-of-fame basketball coach Don Miller has been chosen as the Owen Bahle Award for Service recipient by the Suttons Bay-Leelanau Rotary Club. It’s basically a “person of the year” selection for Leelanau County. 02/14/2024 04:44 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. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Site work continues at the former site of the Bluebird Restaurant and Tavern in Leland. Owners Skip and Lynn Telgard’s proposed redevelopment plans include demolition of the restaurant which will be replaced with a new building; large patio with 100 outdoor spaces and indoor seating to acc...
Site work continues at the former site of the Bluebird Restaurant and Tavern in Leland
Site work continues at the former site of the Bluebird Restaurant and Tavern in Leland. Owners Skip and Lynn Telgard’s proposed redevelopment plans include demolition of the restaurant which will be replaced with a new building; large patio with 100 outdoor spaces and indoor seating to accommodate 100 patrons. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Christopher “Chris” Lee Neddo
Christopher “Chris” Lee Neddo
Christopher “Chris” (known as “Screech” to close friends) Lee Neddo, 48, of Traverse City, died Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born October 14, 1975, in Lake Leelanau, the son of Gary and Martha (LaBonte) Neddo. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Michael E. Frixen
Michael E. Frixen
1967 ~ 2024 Michael Eric Frixen, 56, of Maple City, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City. He was born August 17, 1967, in Pontiac, the son of Wilfred and Shirley (Maine) Frixen. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

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