5 YEARS AGO
January 9, 2020
Conceptual plans for a potential housing project at Crystal River Marina were torpedoed by members of the public Thursday. At the regular meeting of Glen Arbor Township’s Planning Commission, the public packed the gymnasium of the township hall to hear a presentation from Conor McCahill, whose family owns several businesses in the township. *** A routine vote during the annual organizational meeting of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners this week could have a big impact on how a new “early childhood services” initiative that voters narrowly approved last year may be implemented. As part of the annual process of appointing commissioners to serve on various outside boards, commissions and authorities, the Leelanau County Board decided to replace District No. 7 Commissioner Melinda Lautner on the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Board with
District No. 1 Commissioner
Tony Ansorge.
10 YEARS AGO
January 8, 2015
Leelanau County appears close to finalizing a deal with Grand Rapids developer Joel Peterson to sell vacant land once used to house the county seat in Leland. County administrator Chet Janik said he expects Peterson to come back to the County Board of Commissioners seeking changes in the parameters in a narrowly approved counter-offer provided for him to finalize the purchase. The county has offered just the vacant land at the site for $775,000. *** The brouhaha over the installation of a water line across private property without an easement from the owner by the village’s Department of Public Works may have been the last straw for Empire Village President Sue Carpenter, who resigned from her post last week. But this week, Carpenter changed her mind, which she can do as the Village Council has not formally accepted her resignation, according to Richard Figura, the village’s attorney
25 YEARS AGO
January 13, 2000
County Commissioner Jean I. Watkoski made history for a second time Tuesday when she was reappointed chairman of the county Board of Commissioners. Watkoski last year became the first woman in county history elected chairman of the county board. *** The latest offer affecting ownership of a telecommunication tower holding county emergency services equipment in Kasson Township would give NPI Wireless clear title to the facility in exchange for $25,000.
50 YEARS AGO
January 9, 1975
Leelanau County women shared the spotlight as the New Year began by their inauguration into offices at county and state level traditionally held by men. Constance Binsfeld, formerly Leelanau County Commissioner, (R) of Burdickville, became the first woman to represent the 104th District in the State Legislature as State Representative and Bette Weaver. Glen Arbor attorney and teacher became the County’s first woman probate judge. *** Elmwood Township Board has notified Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners it is not willing to pay $5,000 a year for ambulance service, but the Township Board at its last meeting voted to postpone any action on the matter until its April 1 annual meeting.
75 YEARS AGO January 12, 1950
The Elmwood Township Board, sponsoring organization, Tuesday night chose “Greilickville Harbor” as the name of the proposed $325,000 government installation there. The board accepted a long list of harbor rules and regulations already approved by the Michigan Waterways Commission. *** Fifty mile winds Tuesday gave fishing boats in Lake Michigan unmerciful beatings before they reached port and caused the Coast Guard Air Base at Traverse City to send a plane on a daring but unnecessary mission. The storm hit at eight in the morning.
100 YEARS AGO January 8, 1925
The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Rob Prause’s home next Wednesday. *** Next week the Empire and Cedar Bank Report will be in the Enterprise. *** Advertisement: Greene Bros. SURVEYORS Omena, Mich. Surveying, Leveling and Platting
