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Rental issue resolved?

Rental issue resolved?

To the editor: As we approach winter in Cherry Home Shores, we reflect on how peaceful the summers have become after the board took action to shut down predatory vacation rentals. We achieved an uneasy peace against commercial interests. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Wait a while

To the editor: An adage goes, “there is nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” Well, the idea of full green energy has not yet come and won’t for quite a while. But hey, I’m all for it and when you can offer me an affordable non-Chinese-made sedan with a small and SAFE 10-year battery which will go 600 miles at 75 mph and recharges in 30 minutes for $20 I’ll buy one. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Job market strong

Job market strong

To the editor: Here is some vital information for everyone’s consideration as our Presidential Election approaches. The jobs report from Friday 12/8 indicates that 199,000 jobs were created in November; Unemployment fell to 3.7% and wages were up 0.4%. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Bill precedent-setting

Bill precedent-setting

To the editor: In the Nov. 23rd edition of the Enterprise, we were able to see two contrasting examples of how citizens have the opportunity to impact our community. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Correction:

An article appearing in the Nov. 22 Enterprise needs correcting. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Board dysfunction

Board dysfunction

To the editor: I am appalled to read about a costly FOIA request from Commissioner Lautner to obtain information that Commissioner Ross refuses to share. First of all, why does an elected county commissioner even need to request a FOIA to obtain official information required to perform her oversight duties? The real issue is dysfunction on the board of commissioners. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Thank you

To the editor: The 2023 Lights, Bites, and Books Gala at the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is now in the history books. Many thanks to the attendees and donors of items for the silent auction and all the volunteers who worked many hours to make this event happen. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Holiday potluck in Empire

Holiday potluck in Empire

It’s a busy time of year, people running around Christmas shopping, getting ready for company, decorating the houses and just doing the things they do this time a year. So far the weather has held on for traveling, but who knows what can happen. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Millions for M-22/72 project

Millions for M-22/72 project

As it turns out, the federal government will pay for the bulk of work undertaken by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to reconstruct a 2.2-mile stretch of state highway linking Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

BLOTTER

7:25 a.m. — Elmwood Townshiop — Rollover accident. No injuries 8:47 a.m. — Elmwood Township — Motor vehicle crash without injuries. Advised the Road Commission about black ice on Cherry Bend Road. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

86th DISTRICT COURT

86th DISTRICT COURT

Jeffrey J. Postema, 10232 Betsie Creek Dr., Interlochen — Sentenced after pleading guilty to failure to report an accident and operating while license revoked/denied second-offense; 120 days in jail with credit time served (remainder to be held in abeyance); 30 days community service to be completed in three months; ordered not to consume or be in possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, non-prescription medications or marijuana; may not enter bars, casinos or any establishment that serves alcohol by the glass; no threatening, violent, harassing or intimidating behavior toward anyone; be respectful of all court employees. employees or service provider; take and pass PBTs four times a day; following all terms of Sobriety Court in Manistee; $1,300 fines and costs; 2 years probation. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Stipends OK’d for 2024 budget work

Stipends OK’d for 2024 budget work

Although the county clerk’s office is no longer officially responsible for Leelanau County’s finances, they nonetheless helped complete next year’s budget and will continue to help manage payroll and prepare for the March 2024 audit. The board of commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay stipends to two clerk’s office employees for up to four months for the additional work, albeit reluctantly by some members. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

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