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S-B BOE OKs $18.3M bond proposal
S-B BOE OKs $18.3M bond proposal
Voters in the Suttons Bay School District will go to the polls in May to consider an $18.3 million bond proposal. The Suttons Bay Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve a resolution to call on a special election in May to consider the bond request which will be used for “building and site purposes.” “Our bond proposal is prequalified by the Department of Treasury,” said Suttons Bay Elementary Principal Shelagh Fehrenbach, who filled in for Superintendent Casey Petz at Monday’s board meeting. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Leland ZBA affirms PC decision
Leland ZBA affirms PC decision
Leland Township’s Zoning Board of Appeals has affirmed the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a permit for a mixed-use development in the unincorporated village of Leland. The ZBA held a public hearing Monday afternoon to consider the appeal of the planner’s December decision to deny a special use permit for an 11,590 squarefoot commercial and residential structure proposed for property at William and Main on the north end of the village. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Jim Kobberstad, a Leelanau County resident, sits in front of the county board of commissioners at their Feb. 13 executive session. Kobberstad and 11 other meeting attendees successfully petitioned the board of commissioners on Jan. 24 to present for up to 55 minutes on alleged “security fl...
County mulls public comment changes
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is looking to amend its rules of order and procedure to prevent audience members from donating public comment time to other speakers. This proposal follows a recent bid by a dozen attendees to give their five minutes to one person for an “extended” public comment on alleged “security flaws in our county’s computer election system.” At a Jan. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Adm. Allen leaving county
Adm. Allen leaving county
02/09/2024 01:38 PM
COFFEE TALK
– COFFEE TALK –
Coffee talks have been a longstanding tradition in Leelanau County with several coffee club meetings every Thursday across the peninsula. The coffee chats are reminiscent of the International Coffee Club of America, Leland Coffee Club, that was featured in a 1973 CBS news segment called “On the Road” with Charles Kuralt. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
The 2024 Glen Lake chili Cook-Off is bound to be spicy at Winterfest hosted by Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17 from noon to 3 p.m. This will be the 25th anniversary of the chili festival. Boonedocks owners Bob and Stephanie Ewing seen on a chilly February day in 2022. Pho...
Winterfest celebrates 25 years
President’s weekend will bring plenty of flavor to both Glen Arbor and Suttons Bay as both chili festivals are set to make mouths water with excitement. The annual Winterfest Chili Cook-Off and Perch Fishing Contest is on the deck of Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, Feb. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
Note of Thanks
Note of Thanks
We want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who has offered their kindness, support, and messages of sympathy on the loss of our father, Elmer Kalchik. A huge thank you to the doctors and nurses at NPalliative, Hospice of Michigan, Reverend Michael Class, Deacon Martin Korson, the Parish of St. Wenceslaus, the Altar Society of St. Wenceslaus for the delicious funeral luncheon and Martinson’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and kindness to our family during our time of loss. We would also like to thank all family, friends and neighbors who traveled near and far to be with us and all who volunteered at his visitation and/or funeral service. A graveside burial with full military honors will be held in the spring at the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery with Elmer joining his recently deceased spouse Millie overlooking the family farm. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
COMING EVENTS
COMING EVENTS
Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email [email protected] or call The En terprise, 256-9827, before 5p.m. Friday. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
The Old Art Building in Leland is looking to possibly expand its campus and secure access to a waterfront property just adjacent from its current location. The proposed acquisition at 204 Cedar Street, which is priced at $3,100,000 (includes additional closing costs and fees), is 1.14 acre...
OAB looks to expand, secure waterfront property
The Old Art Building (OAB) has an unexpected opportunity to secure access to a waterfront property just adjacent from its current location. While the organization is in its early information gathering stage to assess if the community supports the potential new project, Executive Director Sarah Mills said the chance to buy land so close to where they are now is rare and would support both their mission and long-term goals of the OAB. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
Chaney lauded
Chaney lauded
Caroline Chaney of Suttons Bay was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list in the School of Arts and Sciences at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
S-B School millage proposal set
S-B School millage proposal set
Voters in the Suttons Bay Public School district will have the chance to choose once again if they want to vote for the operating millage renewal proposal this month during Michigan’s presidential primary. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
Tyler’s Exotics, a Mobile Petting Zoo, visited Suttons Bay Elementary School last week. Students learned about and had close encounters with a boa constrictor, monkey, tortoise, bearded dragon, tarantula, and macaw. Photo courtesy of Shelagh Fehrenbach
Tyler’s Exotics
Tyler’s Exotics, a Mobile Petting Zoo, visited Suttons Bay Elementary School last week. Students learned about and had close encounters with a boa constrictor, monkey, tortoise, bearded dragon, tarantula, and macaw. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

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