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More than $100K raised for scholarships
More than $100K raised for scholarships
The Ed & Irene Fleis Education Fund annual fundraiser raised over $100,000 last month. “We met our goals and donations are still coming in,” said Larry Fleis, chairperson of the event and treasurer of the Fleis Education Fund. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Members of the Glen Arbor Woman’s Club donated 60 pair of pajamas for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ baby pantry. Courtesy photo
Pajama drive a success
For the second year in a row, the members of Glen Arbor Women’s Club participated in a pajama drive by Leelanau Christian Neighbors Baby Pantry. Members of the club donated approximately 60 pairs of new pajamas. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Three generations of the Scripps family, Doug, Dan and Jack (from left), all played in the Northport Community Band at last weekend’s Holiday Concert in Northport. Band members wore their favorite ugly holiday sweater. Photo courtesy of Lisa Drummond
Northport holiday concert a success
Even with little to no snow on the ground, the holiday spirit abounds in and around Omena. A high point of the season is the annual Northport Holiday Concert, and it did not disappoint this year. The Village Voices opened the program with a wonderful selection of carols, both traditional and newer. The Northport Community Band followed with a really fun mix of holiday arrangements, from a beautiful medley of the Nutcracker dances to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, where Kevin LaRose was the best Grinch ever. The concert ended with the Village Voices joining the band and the audience for a sing-along of Christmas tunes. Everyone gathered afterwards to mingle and enjoy a huge selection of wonderful, homemade cookies. The band looked festive in their Ugly Christmas Sweaters. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
No permit for Leland project
No permit for Leland project
A new mixed-use building proposed for Leland is not in keeping with the “character” of the village. Leland Township Planning Commission members voted during its Dec. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Volunteer Courtney Yaple, right, helps a shopper at the Holiday Needs Program distribution Tuesday at the VFW in Lake Leelanau. Onehundred, fifty-six families — more than 450 people — will have a wonderful Christmas because of the generosity of the community. Enterprise photo by Meakalia P...
‘Christ in Christmas’
Reporter’s note: A look into how a Christian-based holiday is observed in Leelanau schools represents the second of a four-part series relating the birth of Jesus Christ with how we celebrate Christmas. The first part, published in the Enterprise last week, dealt with Biblical roots for Christmas feasts. Stories about Jesus’ place in Christmas songs and why the holiday doesn’t end on Dec. 25 will follow. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
People utilizing the municipal sewer system in the village of Northport and Leelanau Township will most likely see an 8% annual increase in operations and maintenance fees over the next four years. Northport Village Council trustees unanimously approved the Northport-Leelanau Township Utility Authority (NLTUA) annual rate increase as well as an additional loan request Thursday evening at its regular board meeting. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Elmwood revisits STRs
Elmwood revisits STRs
Greilickville neighborhood residents came out in force at the Elmwood Township board meeting Monday to support a two-year-old motion calling for the removal of short-term rentals (STRs) in their neighborhood’s subdivisions. The board approved sending this request to the planning commission by a 4-3 vote. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Thumbs up, down
Thumbs up, down
Periodically, the Enterprise offers a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” to activities taking place on the peninsula. Here’s the latest. The hundreds of people that came out for holiday events to kick off the festive season in Leelanau County — whether it was at the Northport tree lighting festivities, holiday and artisan markets in Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, Empire or Leland. Shopping local and being there to support the efforts of volunteers and local townships/villages helps make for a more united and overall connected community. Last month, the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office took four separate complaints relating to a scam on Facebook Marketplace. A county resident of Bingham Township has had several different people show up at their residence attempting to either look at or pick-up items that are for sale on Facebook Marketplace. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Celebrating in song:
Celebrating in song:
Kids from all over the county are prepping for their annual holiday music programs. And in coming weeks they will don their best seasonal colors of red, white and green and usher audiences into the holiday with song. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Disruptive consequences
Disruptive consequences
To the editor: I live on Wheeler Rd near the existing Palmer Woods staging area. For residents at the north end whose lives are now affected by the expansion, you should know that we’ve been suffering the disruptive consequences of having a national attraction installed in our front yard since its beginning. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Protect rural character
Protect rural character
To the editor: The application for special use of the land owned by Amoritas Vineyards, to be leased by Under Canvas, a large out-of-state company, is concerning as its approval would set a precedent for future conversion of our agricultural lands. The proposal describes a 75 “room” glamping resort, with additional future needs for housing about 90 employees, which I note are not even detailed in the proposal. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
More than a foot of snow has fallen locally in the past week making for magical winter snowscape at the entrance of the Provemont Pond Nature Area in Lake Leelanau. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
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. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

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