The Leelanau Players will host an enjoyable evening of dining and theater with their upcoming production of “Three Tables” by Dan Remmes and directed by Susan McConnell. The show is one-act play that follows three very different couples at various stages of their relationships who are dining at the same restaurant. Performances are scheduled for […]
I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash by Ryan Southen News from the Week The big news from the week was that in the space of just a week, county commissioners introduced and then approved a measure to end the county’s Farmland Preservation Program. There was also news that the Suttons Bay football team fell to Saginaw Nouvel […]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that Saginaw Nouvel started Saturday’s state semifinal vs the Suttons Bay Norseman at its own 4-yard line, promptly fumbled the ball … then recovered and raced 96 yards for a TD to take the lead with just 26 seconds gone. That set the tone for the game which Nouvel won […]
At their first executive committee meeting after the Nov 7 election, county commissioners voted 5-2 to terminate the county’s four-year old farmland preservation ordinance, a decision could be made final Tuesday (Nov 21) when commissioners hold their monthly meeting. The majority clearly took the 62% vote against a 15-year, one-half mill property tax to fund […]
Leelanau (Port Oneida Schoolhouse) by leylabunny News from the Week This week’s top story was (in my opinion at least) our post on Veteran’s Day. We also had an article on Absolute Michigan that had a bunch of great stories and links about Michigan veterans. A close second is the fact that the Suttons Bay […]
Glen Lake & Suttons Bay squared off in Class C action at Kalkaska Monday night, and the Lady Norseman emerged with a 46-32 victory. On Wednesday night, they powered past Fife Lake-Forest Area 51-29. On Friday, Northwest Conference rival Kingsley downed Suttons Bay 65-41 in the Class C district basketball final. Read the Record-Eagle story. […]
The Traverse City Record Eagle reports that the Grand Traverse Lighthouse needs volunteer keepers to work for one or two weeks during the 2007 season (April – December). In addition to acting as tour guides to the lighthouse on the northern tip of Leelanau County, volunteer keepers also work in the gift shop, help with […]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that the 12-0 Suttons Bay Norsemen turned three Jordan Peplinski touchdown runs and a stalwart 2nd half defensive performance into a 20-14 Division 6 regional football victory over Calumet at the Superior Dome on Friday night. Suttons Bay advances to the Michigan state football semifinals where they will face Saginaw […]
Purple Fishtown 2003, photo by Andrew McFarlane The Glen Arbor Sun has a nice piece by Holly Wren Spaulding titled Before We Hibernate: Leaves, Wood, Food that makes a refreshing change from the recent political firestorm. Go read it.
Flowers by Jenna Barr Top Stories from the Week The big news was of course Tuesday’s elections. Leelanau voters said yes to the 911/operations millage but no to the Farmland Preservation proposal. In election-related news, you’ll want to check out last week’s area student mock election (a very cool event). Other stories included a grab-bag […]
According to TV 7&4’s Leelanau County election results and the Record-Eagle’s Leelanau voting results, the Farmland Preservation proposal failed 62%-38%, but it appears that the 911 Public Safety Millage narrowly passed (by less than 100 votes).In regional races, David Palsrok defeated Dan Scripps for the 101st House District, Michelle McManus won her 2nd term in […]
This Saturday (Nov 11) the Glen Lake Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will be held at Glen Lake Schools. The Turkey Trot is hosted by Running Fit and is a fundraiser for the Glen Lake Varsity Cross-Country and is a celebration of health and fitness. The beautiful 5K (3.1 Miles) course includes spectacular wooded trail sections. […]