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Vol. 135 — No. 31

Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Six Sections

76 Pages

Water level complies, officials insist Real concern could be small crack in Leland dam

By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

The Leland Dam Authority met last week to discuss the possibility that repairs to the dam might be required — as well as assertions that the dam is being operatLake Leelanau ed unlawfully.

The dam controls water level water levels in Lake Leelanau which controlled by drains into Lake Michigan through court order

the Leland River. Water levels for summer and winter are specified in a 1978 Circuit Court order that county officials insist they have followed very closely.

But north Lake Leelanau waterfront property owner Wayne Wunderlich told the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners on April 17 that he believes Leelanau County Drain Commissioner Steve Christensen violated the court order by allowing water levels to rise earlier in the lake than normal this year. Wunderlich based his assertions on an April 12 article in the Leelanau Enterprise about lake water levels. He reiterated his concerns in a

letter to the editor appearing in the April 19 edition of the county weekly newspaper, but said he has no plans to press the issue in court.

Christensen, speaking at an April 25 meeting of the Leland Dam Authority, of which he is a member, flatly denied the accusations.

“The county, under the experienced guidance of (county maintenance director) Jerry Culman, has followed the court order maintaining the level of Lake Leelanau exactly,” Christensen said “The summer level was reached by April 15 as per court order.

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Spring’s Here!

Planning a spring project? The Enterprise is a little thicker this week due to our annual Spring Home and Garden sections, which are filled with local stories and messages from local businesses.

Two 12-page sections are provided.

Funding big part of 101st election

By Alan Campbell Of The Enterprise staff

BLOOMING ENDLESS Citizens’ rights to be discussed Leelanau County residents interested in learning more about state laws protecting and emphasizing the rights of citizens to become involved in governance are invited to a free seminar planned for next Thursday, May 10, at the Leelanau County Government Center.

A special invitation is being extended to candidates for office in the 2012 election. The seminar will feature attorney Robin Luce Herrmann, who has argued cases across Michigan dealing with the state Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act. She will also address campaign finance laws.

Herrmann is general counsel to the Michigan Press Association. Questions will be encouraged.

Doors will open at 3 p.m., with light refreshments served. The seminar is set for 3:30-5:30 p.m. The government center is located off M-204 between Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau.

The event is being sponsored by the Leelanau Enterprise and Enterprise Printing. Call 256-9827 for further information.

While most conversations about orchards have centered on the unsettling news that early frosts have devastated tart and sweet cherry crops, the news has been dazzling for sightseers as one of the longest blooms continues. Some sweet cherry blossoms broke out in late March, and some tart cherry orchards remain in full bloom some five weeks later as cool April temperatures delayed their progress. This view was captured off Stony Point

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Depending upon the source, recently declared state House candidate Derek Bailey of Leelanau County has an overwhelming edge in campaign funding — or he’ll Bailey’s have to start raising money from scratch with just three opponents say months until his first Congressional election for public campaign office.

Bailey announced funds can’t unexpectedly last week that he was be used withdrawing his campaign for Michigan’s 1st Congressional seat largely due to a lack of funds needed to run a competitive race. However, he said he had raised (Concluded on Page 15)

Lakers claim state title

By Amy Hubbel of the Enterprise staff

Problem-solving. Story-telling.

Mechanical engineering.

That’s what Glen Lake students demonstrated when they took first in the state Odyssey of the Mind (OM) competition and qualified for OM “Worlds” later this month.

“It’s been lots and lots of laughter and a lot of memories,” team member Alyssa Steikar said.

Not to mention a lot of work.

OM provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team

GLEN LAKE middle school students won the state Odyssey of the Mind (OM) competition and will represent the state and Leelanau County at OM World competition, at Iowa State University.

Pictured from left in costume for their skit are Sonja Stairs, Alyssa Steikar, Seneca Stairs, Rowan Brady, Andrea Newman and Mallory Lund. members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics.

The Glen Lake team began working on its “problem” just after Thanksgiving and have been meeting

twice a week after school since preparing for competition.

“One part of the problem is talking, the other is ‘hands on,’” eighth grader Rowan Brady said, adding that just five (Concluded on Page 15)

Thursday, May 3, 2012

obituaries

MAURICE THEODORET BOLMER, JR.

The life of longtime county seasonal resident Ruth E. Fleming of Watertown, Wis. was celebrated yesterday in Wisconsin. Fleming died April 26.

She was 100.

Ruth was born May 5, 1911 in Detroit, the daughter of David and Nellie (Patterson) Gardiner. Ruth was the wife of the late William E. Fleming and was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie and brother, Bert of Detroit.

She is survived by son, Michael Edward (Anna) Fleming of Bowmanville, Ont.; daughter-in-law Sandra Fleming of Watertown, Wis.; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

A gathering of close friends and family was held Saturday, April 28 at the Smith family home for Mary Jane Joyce (Wilson) Smith of Suttons Bay who died at her residence Monday, April 23.

She was 83.

Jane was born Oct. 13, 1928 in Peck, Mich. to Oliver Perry and Catherine (Tidrick) Wilson. She graduated from Ithaca High School and graduated from Michigan State College with a bachelor of arts degree in art education in 1949. Jane’s teaching career began in Beaverton and continued with South Redford (Detroit) and Traverse City Public Schools before settling at Suttons Bay Public Schools where she began the art program and continued through her retirement in 1971.

Jane was board president of the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library for many years and was instrumental in the building of the new library near the marina. She was also active as treasurer of the Suttons Bay Conservation League and past president of the Suttons Bay Community Club.

Jane is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Mike) Simpson, Debra Smith and Teresa (Brian) Duddles and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leon Smith and her sister Jewel (Ned) Lockwood.

Internment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jane’s name to the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, P.O. Box 340, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

Arrangements were with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

County Chamber plans Expo Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Suttons Bay Congregational Church for Gerald W. Shelden of Elmwood Township who died April 16 at his home.

He was 80.

Gerry was born July 7, 1931 in Cleveland the son of Howard and Julianna (Somogy) Shelden. On Oct. 17, 1953 in Cleveland he married Carol (Smith) Shelden who survives.

He graduated from the Ohio State University and after graduation served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the Foreign Agriculture Service in such places as Washington D.C.; the U.S. Embassy in Paris and London and embassies in Monrovia, Liberia; Seoul, South Korea and Athens, Greece.

Gerry retired in 1985 to Suttons Bay, working a cherry orchard started by his brother-in-law, Conway Smith and attended Suttons Bay Congregational Church.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Kristin (Warren) Baumann, Laura (Mike) Zavadil; three sons, Mark (Sherry) Shelden, Eric Shelden and Brian (Lily) Shelden; a sister, Patricia Shelden; two sisters-in-law, Nina Shelden and Joan Smith and 12 grandchildren.

Gerry was preceded in death by a brother, Russell, two brothersin-law, Richard Smith and Conway Smith.

A gathering will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, P.O. Box 70, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/ or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

More than 50 booths featuring business and services from throughout the county will be featured in the Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Expo next Wednesday.

The Strongheart Center in Peshawbestown will be the focal point of the event, held biennially since 2002.

“We’ve got a nice mix of participants representing different facets of the Leelanau economy,” chamber director Sally Guzowski said. “It’s going to be great.”

The event will begin at noon with a drumming ceremony featuring the Medicine Lodge Singers from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians.

From noon through 6 p.m. in the Strongheart, the event will include displays from banks and builders, Art’s Tavern in Glen Arbor, Excel Rehabilitation, Williams & Bay and Houdek’s Pumping Service.

“It’s not just a ‘business to business’ expo,” Guzowski said. “It’s a good opportunity for snowbirds who have been away for the winter to come in and see what’s out there.”

Public service groups such as the Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary will have a presence and Bayside Salon will have haircutting demonstrations on site.

“We also have a wide variety of food vendors who will be providing samples and give-aways all day long,” Guzowski said.

The event is sponsored by the Leelanau Enterprise, the Business Helper and CenturyLink.

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Maurice Theodoret Bolmer, Jr. loved life and lived it in many different spheres. He was a husband, a father, a brother, a mentor, the family patriarch, a practical joker, a jock, and a fun co-conspirator. He was so happy on March 16 when he celebrated his 90th birthday at Effie’s in Leland. He reveled with a large party of friends and family. Effie’s became Maury’s home when he and his wife Nonny moved there in the fall of 2008. Maury died April 25, 2012 after a stroke.

Maury, the oldest of six children, was born March 16, 1922 and was raised in Flushing, NY. His mother died when he was eight and he became the calm and fun center of his family’s life. After high school, he matriculated to Lafayette College in Easton Pennsylvania. He lived with his mother’s sister and her husband, a physics professor, Uncle Mac Gordon, who inspired Maury to earn a B.S. in physical engineering. He always remained close to Lafayette, grateful for all it had given him; he served on various committees, eventually as a trustee.

When he graduated in 1943, Maury entered the Officer’s Candidate School where he joined the 832nd Signal Service Battalion as a lieutenant. He went to the Pacific on March 7, 1944, serving in New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, South Philippines, and Luzon. To the dismay of some of his children, he had his fill of camping during his time in the South Pacific. He returned to the United States on April 11, 1946. He received four medals, a bronze star, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Maury started his working life early by working at the Hock’s dairy farm in Westchester, NY where his mother liked to horseback ride. He worked two summers as a “sandhog” in caisson #11 and caisson #14 of the Croton Aqueduct that would bring water to New York City. After the war, Maury took a job with Halowax as a traveling salesman. He loved selling and was successful because he enjoyed getting the right product sold to the right company. Long after he had become an executive, he still considered himself a salesman, requesting his children list it as his occupation on school forms. He had a gift for finding new uses for petrochemicals and was a member of the Plastic Pioneers. In 1953, Maury joined the Bakelite Division of Union Carbide and Carbon Corp. With the corporation reorganized to become Union Carbide, in 1958, Maury moved to the Plastics Division in Cleveland, OH. In 1964 he was transferred to Union Carbide headquarters in New York City as the Department Manager for New Product Development. In 1967 he was promoted to Vice-president for Marketing and Sales.

Maury and Nancy (Nonny) Starrett were married on January 7, 1950. Mickey and Amy were born in Fair Lawn, NJ. Ward was born in Wethersfield, Ct. and Paul in Shaker Heights, OH. A 1955 visit with Nonny’s Uncle Paul and Aunt Vi Starrett began the family’s love affair with Leland. In 1963, they purchased the cottage on Juniper Trail. In 1964 after their first summer in their home on Lake Leelanau, the family moved “for winters” to Ridgewood, NJ. Maury enjoyed any type of competition.

He played basketball, baseball, football, tennis, golf, hockey, and paddle tennis.

For many years, he was an “athletic” member at the New York Athletic Club.

He played cards and board games with the same tenacity. His skill at basketball earned him a place on the teams at Flushing High School and St. George’s Episcopal Church (losing his two front teeth along the way). He was a 4-year varsity player on the Lafayette College Basketball Team. Maury felt competition was a great way to learn how to overcome adversity with hard work and to accept failure with dignity. He especially enjoyed golfing at the Ridgewood and Leland Country Club Clubs, eventually serving on the greens committee at Leland. Maury and Nonny’s favorite reason to gather friends was their huge Kentucky Derby Party.

Maury began a close and lifelong relationship with the Episcopal Church when he was an acolyte at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Flushing. When Maury and his family moved to Ridgewood, he re-connected with Christ Church and

worked hard helping the church become sound financially. He also worked with the Diocese of Newark.

He was so proud when the Christ Church Rector, Richard Schimpfky became Bishop of the Diocese of Camino Real.

Maury helped with St. Peters, the summer Episcopal Chapel in Leland and he was an active participant in the parish at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City.

A summer day for Maury might see him up early for a game of golf with Dr. Hatcher, Dr. Badgely, and Mr. McCrae.

Maybe it would be to meet with his fellow Gleaners to pick fruit after the farmers had harvested their fields and then make strawberry, cherry, blueberry, and apricot jam to share with family and friends. Then the evening ritual would begin with a shave and a swim.

Hanging his towel on the dock pole, and then with a “Woooof” that echoed up and down the bay, Maury would belly flop into the cold lake water to bathe.

You never knew if his old swimming suit would stay up! Back up on the dock he would take down and fold Old Glory and head in for the next act. Act 2 would be an evening martini and grilling duties while the far shore lit up with the sunset. Maury was the barbeque chef at the cottage (“Toasted bun?”) for almost fifty years. Other favorite activities included: water skiing (yeah water clydes), sometimes while smoking a cigar! and reading/snoozing in his hammock between the trees looking south over Lake Leelanau. On Sundays, the Community Sing at the Country Club was a must. If you were in luck the dinner before would be Roast Rock. Dad liked to request and sing “Bingo.” He enjoyed the accompanying handclaps.

The last twenty years of his life were spent in Northwestern Michigan where he and Nonny lived in their condominium on Traverse City’s Peninsula and in their cottage in Leland. As Maury slowed down and cut back on his physical activities, he found a new way to engage in life. He enrolled as a student at Northwestern Michigan College where they called him Mo. He took more than thirty courses maintaining a 3.9 average at the age of 83. History and philosophy professors Jim Press and David Terrell appreciated having him in their classes; he was a lively first person source (for example, WWII) and ready to bring a subject to life with authority. While at NMC he also developed an intense interest in the Civil War. He read extensively about this conflict using historical and first person materials until his stroke.

He is survived by Mickey and Sally Bolmer and their daughter Sarah, Amy Bolmer, Ward and Connie Bolmer, Paul and Karen Bolmer and their children Mikala, Lanier, and Theodoret, his sister Rachel, brother Stephen (whom he called Tommy) and sister Janet. Maury was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nonny, and his sisters Sally and Peggy Ann. Maury loved having family and friends gather as often as possible!

He ended his calls with a “Give them all a big hug for me.”

The family would also like to recognize and thank the staff at Effie’s. The kindness and respect they showed Maury made it his home. Maury’s friends and care givers at Effie’s smile and speak about him as warm hearted and thankful for their efforts.

Maury will be missed. His love of life will never be forgotten. There will be a memorial service at Grace Episcopal Church Saturday, May 5 at 1 PM. This will be followed by a light luncheon at the Traverse City Country Club. Maury’s children hope that many will come and that others will get in touch with them to share their Maury memories. Rather than flowers, please consider making a donation to: ShareCare of Leelanau, Inc., 7401 E. Duck Lake Rd., Ste. 600, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 : www. sharecareleelanau.org; Grace Episcopal Church of Traverse City Foundation, 341 Washington Street, Traverse City, MI 49684; or The Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654.

Please share thoughts with the family at Maury’s online guest book at www. reynolds-jonkhoff.com The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

would like to extend a sincere thank you and appreciation to everyone for their prayers and words of comfort during the loss of our daughter/sister. A special thank you to Fr. Ken Stachnik and Fr. Donald Libby for their services, kindness and caring shown to our family; to Sister Catherine and the organist Fred, accordian player Bob Atkinson, and choir members for the beautiful sounds that filled the church; to St. Francis’ office staff; the women and men of Group #5 who provided the bountiful luncheon and to all that brought food; to Nick, Ranve and Gene with Martinson’s Funeral Home for their extra special attention and services; and to all those who served in any capacity at Lucia’s funeral Mass.

We would also like to thank all those who took the time to attend Lucia’s rosary/wake service and funeral Mass. Your cards and letters with memorials and many prayers, will never be forgotten.

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Mary Jane Joyce Smith 1928-2012

Ruth E. Fleming 1911-2012

THE FAMILY OF LUCIA NOVAK

Died April 25, 2012

Eunice Novak and Family

JEANNETTE MARIE GRANT

LAKE LEELANAU – Jeannette Marie Grant, 94, of Lake Leelanau passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jeannette was born Jan. 31, 1918 in Bingham Township the daughter of Simon and Veronica (Grohowski) Schaub. On April 20, 1937 at St. Mary’s Church in Lake Leelanau she married her husband of sixty five years, John F. Grant, who preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2002.

Jeannette was very proud of her graduation from St. Mary’s High School. She was a member of the Class of 1936, class treasurer and the valedictorian. She was a loving mother to her family and the many children that visited her home or worked for her. Jeannette was an avid gardener, farmer and flower grower. She managed the family farm with her husband.

Jeannette loved crafts, sewing and knitting. She was always up beat and very grateful for any little services provided; a very giving and sharing person.

To her family and friends Jeannette is remembered as a woman of prayer with a long life of love for her faith and a mother who deeply loved her children and her grandchildren.

Jeannette is survived by nine children, David (Phyllis Grant), Bill (Diane) Grant, James (Dorothy) Grant, Matt (Jolie) Grant, Ann Hohl, Mary (Jerome) Kolarik, Joe (Laurie) Grant, Jane (Dick) Strang, Monica (Larry) Cornell; three siblings, Anthony Schaub, Robert (Rose) Schaub, Bernard Schaub; twenty seven grandchildren, sixty two great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a son in law, Bill Hohl; a daughter in law, Laura Grant; her siblings, Dennis (Eloise) Schaub, Norbert (Anna May) Schaub, Donald Schaub; and two sister in laws, Gladys and Betty.

Visitation was held Tuesday, May 1st from 5 to 8 p.m. at with the Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Lake Leelanau. The mass was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2nd at St. Mary’s Church of Lake Leelanau. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lake Leelanau.

Father Leonard Paul will serve as celebrant.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s School, PO Box 340, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653 and/or Mass Intentions.

Please share thoughts with Jeannette’s family on their online guestbook at www.record-eagle.com/ obituaries Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

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Real estate transfers recorded in county April 19 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Section 9, Bingham Township.

Edward L. Newcomb and Beverly J. Newcomb of Edward L. Newcomb Living Trust to Kerry Newcomb, Section 28, Suttons Bay. Margaret E. Hess to Walter A. Hess, Section 26, Leland Township.

Alice E. Gardner Revocable Trust to William J. Leibold and Ellen S. Leibol, Section 26, Leelanau Township.

April 23 Benjamin G. Cook to Benjamin G. Cook and Jennifer Evans, Section 29, Suttons Bay. Francis A. Breen, Jr., M.D., and Judith D. Breen of the Francis A. Breen Trust to Francis A. Breen, Jr., M.D., and Judith D. Breen, Section 13, Leland.

Leslie H. Sheats, of the Pamela Fulton Trust, to Kyle Dunklow, Lot 19, Birch Le Terrace, Leland, (valuation affidavit filed).

Mary Walter, of the Leo H. Ott estate, to Timothy E. Boyce, Section 26, Cleveland Township, (valuation affidavit filed).

Julia L. Lucas to Michael A. Lucus, unit 1-G, Beals House Condominium, Glen Arbor Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association to Rocco W. Franco, Section 27, Solon Township, ($274,000).

Access First Federal Credit Union to Sokol Nuculovic, Section 24, Elmwood Township, ($37,500).

April 24 Ruth L. Melichar, of the Vera M. Melichar estate, to Ruth L. Melichar, Section 18, Elmwood Township.

James Jason Properties LLC, to Ja-

Kevin L. Castle and Susan J. Pinto Robert B. Ritchie and Kimberly M. Caniff

Deaths recorded in county

New assumed names filed in county

Aurel I. Farrell, 92, of Northport, died April 11 in Suttons Bay Village.

Gerald W. Sheldon, 80, of Elmwood Township, died April 16 in Elmwood Township.

John L. Eichstadt, Jr., 87, of Empire Township, died April 20 in Empire Township.

Verl E. Gallup, 89, of Traverse City, died April 25 in Elmwood Township.

Geranium Cottage; of 119 Waukazoo St., Northport — By Nancy Lunn, 7403 Second Ave., Kenosha.

Grand Traverse Masonry; of 115 Concord St., P.O. Box 651, Suttons Bay — By Matthew Hall, 115 Concord St., P.O. Box 651, Suttons Bay. Green Patch Design; of 7385 S. Whispering Hills Dr., Traverse City — By Seth Halbert, 421 E. State St., Apt. 6, Traverse City.

Homegrown Toys; of 4904 E. Gallivan Rd., Cedar — By Laura D. Converse and Taylor A. Converse, 4904 E. Gallivan Rd., Cedar.

Leland Rentals; of 302 Main St., Leland — By Mark E. Carlson, 302 Main St., Leland.

Petoskey Pillow Company; of 101 W. Terrace Lane Commons, Leland — By Michael Brown, P.O. Box 851, Leland.

Pixelamode Digital Photography; of 683 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay — By William E. Muempfer, 683 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay. Talk of the Town Salvage; of 6330 E. Lincoln Rd., Cedar — By Becky Cole, Colette Cole, Duard Cole, Lucy Cole and Peter Cole, all of 6345 E. Lincoln Rd., Cedar.

MARK C. PLEUNE JR. other businesses housed in the Fourth Street Shop. This entire group at the Shop share their talents, equipment and ideas in assisting one another with major projects, and Mark was a critical component to this system. During much of this period, Mark also worked for Normic Industries in Traverse City, where his mechanical skills were instrumental in developing improved manufacturing techniques.

Mark loved the Great Lakes, and sailed them as often as he could. His love for the outdoors led to his being an early supporter of the Leelanau Trail.

Over the years he donated countless hours to maintaining and grooming the Trail in the winter months for the cross country skiers.

Mark is survived by his son, Jeffrey, and his wife Carol and their two children, Mitchell and Madeline, of Rochester Hills, MI, and his son Andrew, and his wife Patricia of Portland, OR. Mark is also survived by his Mother, Rosemary Pleune, of Tryon, NC, and his brother Scott, and wife Gay, of Mill Spring, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Sr. A memorial service will be held in Suttons Bay on Saturday, June 23rd.

Memorials may be made to the Leelanau Trail or to the Munson Hospice House of Traverse City.

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Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email Patti Brandt at patti@leelanaunews.com or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday.

son; sponsored by the Leelanau County Republican Party; $35 for members, $50 for non-members includes 2012 membership; Visions at Centerpointe, 12935 S. West-Bay Shore Dr., Elmwood Township.

7 p.m. — School House Rock: Presented by Glen Lake Elementary/Middle School; Glen Lake High School Auditorium; $5 adults, $3 students.

SATURDAY 9:30 a.m.-noon — Democratic Caucus: Listen to speakers, register to vote in the caucus; enjoy brunch; sponsored by the Leelanau County Democratic Party; Leelanau County Government Center.

10 a.m. — Swanson preserve exploration: Leelanau Conservancy hike; learn about wetlands; no dogs; call 231-256-9665 with plans to attend.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — TJ Krueger Spring Studio Open House: Celebrating over 40 years of the Rhythm of Persistance, 10381 E. Cherry Bend Rd, Suite E, Elmwood Township.

10:30 a.m. — Overeaters Anonymous: Lower level, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, Suttons Bay. (Concluded on Page 14)

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Suttons Bay - Mark C. Pleune, 67, of Suttons Bay, Michigan, died peacefully on Saturday, April 21st at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with his family by his side.

Mark was born to Mark C. and Rosemary (Smith) Pleune December 14, 1944 in Miami Beach, FL. He moved to East Grand Rapids, MI with his parents in 1946, following his father’s service in WWII. He was raised in East Grand Rapids, graduating from EGR High School in 1963, and then studied mechanics at Ferris State University.

During his high school and college years, Mark loved building vehicles of all types, and was always working on cars, motorcycles, ice boats, model planes, and all kinds of small engines.

He began his working career in Grand Rapids with Lear Siegler and then Herman Miller, of Zeeland, MI. In 1979 Mark moved to Suttons Bay to pursue his dream of creating his own small business - Fox Farm Repairs.

Mark devoted the next 30 plus years to building and repairing boats and vehicles of all types, and all forms of small engines and mechanical systems.

It was here he developed a reputation throughout the Leelanau Peninsula as the “go to person for mechanical repairs”. Mark so enjoyed working at his Fox Farm Shop, along with the many

Pamela C. Leonard Revocable Living Trust, Section 28, Elmwood Township, ($315,000).

Jan W. Peterson to Timothy F. Sciba and Mary T. Roesner, Section 28, Elmwood Township, ($525,000).

Kevin S. Byrns and Barbara Nogaard to Robert W. Byrns, Section 9, Elmwood Township.

April 25 Jennie Czyrka to Carol A. Jones, John P. Czyrka, Evalina Brent, Michael Czyrka and Steve Czyrka, Section 23, Cleveland Township.

Dennis M. Gerathy and Sylvia Gerathy to Dennis M. and Sylvia Gerathy, Section 14, Cleveland Township.

Mark E. Martin and Catherine J. Martin to the Mark E. Martin and Catherine J. Martin Living Trust, Section 14, Empire Township.

G. Thomas Aylsworth and Kathy A. Aylsworth, to Juanita Shanks, Section 27, Glen Arbor Township.

son Roggensee and Junie Roggensee, Section 8, Solon Township, (valuation affidavit filed).

David L. Parrish and Mary Beth Parish, trustees, to Leelanau Organics, Section 27, Leelanau Township, (valuation affidavit filed).

Northwestern Bank, of the Earl V. and Marjorie M. Burk Trust, to James E. Burk, Lots 10 and 11 of the Sugar Loaf View subdivision, Cleveland Township.

Larry Osterlin and Dianne PawlikOsterlin, trustees, to Matthew M. Derengowski, Section 25, Kasson Township, (valuation affidavit filed).

Janet D. Felkema, trustee of the Ruth L. Norton estate, to Charles J. Andrews of the Charles J. Andrews Living Trust, Section 32, Empire Township, ($82,500).

Carole A. Jones to Jason M. Jones and Jacelyn M. Jones, Section 27, Cleveland Township.

Neighborhood Restaurants LLC to Philip A. Goldman and Todd A. Goldman, several lots in New Mission Point subdivision, Leelanau Township.

Richard V. Williams and David P. Williams of the Emma K. Williams Trust, to Pamela C. Leonard of the

TODAY 10-11 a.m. — Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Thursday (call 271-1060 for more info.): Leland Township Library, E. Cedar Street, Leland.

11 a.m. — Stories and More for preschoolers (call 326-5361 for more info.): Glen Lake Community Library, Front Street, Empire.

11 a.m. — Wigglers Story Time for preschool children: Leelanau Township Library, Nagonaba Street, Northport.

Noon — Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary meeting and luncheon: The Village Inn, Suttons Bay. TONIGHT 7 p.m. — Northport Village Council: Request for special use permit; Village Hall, 116 W. Nagonaba St., Northport.

5-7 p.m. — Pee Wee Sponge Ball Tennis: Children 9 and under welcome; event is free and parents are welcome; Glen Arbor Township Hall.

7:30 p.m. — Glen Arbor Art Association Artist-in-Residence: Linda Walker, paint and digital media artist; Studio Lane, Glen Arbor.

FRIDAY 9 a.m. — Walking Friends group sponsored by the Cedar Area Community Foundation, also meets on Mondays and Wednesdays: Solon Township Hall, Cedar.

10 a.m. — Women’s Hiking Group: Meet at Bailey Park, north end of West St., Suttons Bay. 10a.m.-noon — Toddler Time activities and fun (call 932-4526 for more info.): Great Lakes Children’s Museum, M-22, Greilickville.

11 a.m. — Wigglers Story Time: Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, Front Street, Suttons Bay. 11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center (call 271-3314 for cost and reservation info.) Friendship Community Center, 201 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay. 1 p.m. — Leelanau Duplicate Bridge Club weekly event (call 2718778 for more info.): Keswick United Methodist Church, Center Highway (CR 633), three miles south of Suttons Bay. 1:30-9:30 p.m. — Third annual Pow Wow to celebrate this year’s high school graduates: Sponsored by Suttons Bay Anti-Drug Youth Coalition, SEEDS After School, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Suttons Bay Schools; Suttons Bay High School gym.

6 p.m. — Lincoln Day Dinner: Featuring Secretary of State Ruth John-

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Yes to Glen Lake ‘formula,’ but no to seven-year millage Separate out the money — and yes, that goes against the trend as it seems education is being explained more and more through its funding — and you’ll get closer to a deeper question before voters in the Glen Lake school district on Tuesday.

In some sense, the personality of the district will be on ballots as well as a request for computers and buses.

And new fleets of computers and buses are needed, which makes it difficult to oppose the District’s request for a $1.91 million bond that will show up on property tax bills as .45ths of a mill.

We have reservations, however, about authorizing the District to collect a millage for up to seven years, which seems beyond the crystal ball of good budgeting.

We understand that the district wants to establish a long-term replacement schedule for buses with the goal of buying one in each of the next five years. Glen Lake’s school buses on average have put more than 100,000 miles on odometers while transporting students over the sprawling district to one central location. So, yes, buses are needed. But couldn’t we start with three years of bus purchases, then in 2015 take a fresh look at District funding levels?

Funds from the millage would come from two bond sales, with the second one held in 2015. Again, why not come back to the voters then with a clear vision of what, exactly, is needed to keep up with the advance of technology?

In 2010, voters in the Leland School district approved a six-year property tax at roughly half the millage rate being sought by Glen Lake. We’d prefer such requests stay at five years or less. Six years presses the issue. And seven years is just too long.

And so it’s with reluctance that we recommend a “no” vote on the proposed new property tax, principally because of its length.

As Glen Lake residents prepare to head to the polls — unfortunately, they probably won’t represent a majority of registered voters — there is another buzz running through the community. And that has to do with the identity of Glen Lake itself.

Should the school district be identified solely by the parts within its boundaries, the communities of Empire, Glen Arbor, Cedar, Maple City and a portion of Lake Ann? Or does Glen Lake have a much greater reach, taking in surrounding communities that fully provide 40 percent of the district’s student population through a widely popular “school of choice” program?

We think out-of-district parents and children who make the extra effort to attend Glen Lake enhance the educational opportunities available to all students.

They’ve been contributing factors in creating a fine educational environment, and welcomed so far.

But Glen Lake is “out-of-formula,” receiving no state aid based upon its enrollment. The district is unusual in that it receives no financial compensation for taking in students beyond its boundaries. Most districts receive state aid for each out-of-district student they educate.

Some residents may vote against the millage as a backlash against the cost of educating all those out-ofdistrict students. District expenses are paid largely through non-Homestead property taxes — generated mostly from commercial and lakefront property owners — and federal “Impact aid.”

It’s difficult to say whether Glen Lake students excel because of the quality of the district as defined by its boundaries, or whether a good share of that quality results from the injection of so many neighboring students.

We feel both factors are at work, and feed upon each other. We see no reason to alter such a successful formula.

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ForgetMeNots forgotten after park spray To the Editor: One of the delights of spring is to come upon something wonderful and unexpected.

After passing the DH Day Barn in Glen Arbor and turning to Day Forest Road, I came upon a sea of blue ... the blue of ForgetMeNots and Myrtle bloom. A mass of blue along the roadside — so beautiful.

This spring that wonderful surprise is no more. The National Park sprayed to kill the Myrtle and the ForgetMeNots.

That beautiful blue surprise nature planted is gone.

Jeanine Dean S. Dune Hwy, Empire

Corrections: Due to a reporter’s error, a story which appeared last week about Centerville Township seeking 3/4-mill for fire and rescue operations included an inflated revenue figure. If approved in August, the 3/4-mill levy would generate $69,188 — not the $99,200 which appeared in the story. *** Suttons Bay Township’s appeal to the Village of Suttons Bay Zoning Board of Appeals was “adjourned,” not “dropped” as reported in an article last week, meaning the township’s application for an appeal is still active, according to township officials. In addition, a legal opinon that township officials obtained from an independent attorney regarding a zoning dispute with the village outlined disagreements with an opinion provided to village officials by an attorney employed by both municipalities. The township and its independent attorney maintain that the township government’s use of an office building in the village’s South Business Area is allowed under current village zoning. We regret the errors.

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Stone Soup fundraiser will be good for the cause — and the soul When we all come together everyone can eat.

That’s the moral to the wives’ tale Stone Soup and the inspiration for the inaugural Stone Soup Supper, organized by the Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary Club for next week.

I’m not quite sure when I first heard this story. Perhaps in Mrs. Forgione’s kindergarten class.

Maybe it was on Captain Kangaroo, my preferred early morning television in the early 70s.

But in recent times, it was while I was reading to my daughters and son from The Children’s Book of Virtues, a gift from Grandma Hubbell.

As the story goes, a group of hungry strangers came to a village with nothing but an empty cooking pot and tried to persuade locals to give them food. They started out with a pot of water and a stone which would serve as the base for a delicious soup. One villager passed by and provided carrots; another seasoning; another potatoes and so it went until the pot was full of a delicious pot of soup for all to enjoy.

Incidently, Grandma Hubbell was famous for being able make soup out of about anything.

This story has stayed with me over the years as I’ve covered the Leelanau Christian Neighbors (LCN). The economic downturn of the past several years has left hundreds out of work and increased the cost of food to such an extent that some in our community have had to choose between groceries and their prescription medications.

According to LCN’s annual report for 2011, the organization distributed 6,356 bags of groceries to 588 county families up from 5,628 and 502, respectively in 2010.

Likewise, the demand for LCN’s Neighborhood Assistance Ministry, which provides assistance for residents facing financial emergencies, has also increased dramatically. Last year, NAM distributed $110,654, up from $92,779 in 2010 and $74,467 in 2009.

Knowing how the need has grown in our community, I kept

coming back to Stone Soup.

I thought, wouldn’t A column it be a great way by to bring the people of Leelanau CounAmy together and Hubbell ty like the people in the story provide something for everyone, amid scarcity. A lesson in cooperation.

LCN had great success with its fall fundraiser, a high end event held at The Willowbrook in Northport. How about something that brings people together in the spring? After the snowbirds have returned and before all hell breaks loose?

It sounded like something a local service group could get behind.

As president-elect of the Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary, I presented the notion to the group which they whole-heartedly supported.

Next to get someone on board to provide a simple meal of soup and bread. Stone House Bread seemed an obvious option. Stone House owner Toni Spearing graciously offered to provide bread free and soup at cost for the fundraiser.

The first Stone Soup Supper will be held next Thursday, May 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Suttons Bay High School cafeteria.

It’s an opportunity to come together to learn more about LCN, their pantries in Suttons Bay and Northport and see what good can come from the contributions of many.

The Suttons Bay pantry, located on the north end of the school complex, will be open for tours. There will be information about the Christian Neighbors, their NAM and things that everyone can do to help out.

A donation of $10 per ticket is suggested. Tickets are available at Leelanau Enterprise in Lake Leelanau, The Pennington Collection in Northport, Business Helper in Suttons Bay, and Stone House Bread in Leland.

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They’ll make it work in yours.”

You get the point.

The anti-labor rhetoric sprinkled throughout the letter was preciously the reason why Gov. Snyder found something else to do during the Walker junket into Michigan. Oh sure the Snyder guys probably covered that by suggesting their was a scheduling conflict. But it was not the schedule in conflict. Rather it was their decidedly different approaches to dealing with labor that stood out like a sore thumb.

Mr. Snyder takes great pains to tell everyone in Michigan he wants to work with labor and by inference you are to conclude he is no Scott Walker.

Which means, Mr. Walker is not likely to get a $1000 donation from Gov. and Mrs. Snyder to defeat the “mercenary labor thugs” as Mr. Walker describes them in his correspondence to Michigan Republicans. Perhaps the one going to the governor got lost in the mail? Meanwhile regarding the Michigan recall aimed at Mr. Snyder, he is not exactly shaking in his boots over that. Which means he is not drafting a four-page plea to his conservative friends to bankroll a counter campaign. He won’t need it.

Just like the first effort last year that fell on its nose, this renewed “campaign” is headed in the same direction.

It lacks money; it lacks a statewide organization, the folks behind it are inept and on top of that they just blew a chance to get some free media which the “movement” so badly needs.

Some time ago the Michigan Public TV stations attempted to contact the campaign by going to the Michigan Rising web site. At least they have one of those, but the site contained no names of any human beings behind the drive and not one phone number or email of any of the leaders.

The stations wanted someone to appear on Off the Record. The stations could only leave a note in the message box on the web sight. That was over two weeks ago and still no sign of life from the campaign.

Hello. Are you there? As is often the case with angry folks who want to recall governors, that’s about they have is anger.

To be sure they should be congratulated for getting into the game and even the target of the recall admits this is all part of the democracy, but unlike the savvy recall gang in Wisconsin, the Michigan counterparts don’t have much of a chance of sending Mr. Snyder back to Ann Arbor.

There have been some unconfirmed rumblings that Michigan labor might get involved in this effort but to date there is no proof of that. So if anybody out there from the recall effort is alive, raise a hand.

Village should not have helped schools with loan

Road Commission should support Natural Beauty

To the Editor: Our family has owned property on Traverse Lake Road since the 1950’s, before the National Park Service began taking homes and private land for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is sad to read now the Lakeshore Park is taking a “strong opposition” to private property owners and local residents – this time against citizen efforts to recognize Traverse Lake Road as a Natural Beauty Road.

We, the local residents who daily live and use the Road, clearly understand the scenic and natural beauty of Traverse Lake Road, contributed in part by the Lakeshore’s property that adjoins the north side. It is surprising to read of Superintendent’s Dusty Schultz comments that the beauty is nothing special – obviously she does not spend much time walking, biking or riding along our road throughout the various seasons.

At least Good Morning America clearly could easily recognize this is America’s Most Beautiful Place, which includes the tree lined canopy of Traverse Lake Road.

We are surprised to read the Lakeshore Park’s comments that they are concerned that the Natural Beauty Road might hinder their efforts to pave a trail along Traverse Lake Road, which requires cutting of trees for construction. It is extremely disappointing that the Lakeshore Park would be more interested in keeping the option open to destroy the current natural beauty and to strongly oppose the efforts of the overwhelming majority of private residents who wish to protect natural resources and the scenic beauty. We thought that was the mission of the Lakeshore Park and our efforts go along with the stated public purpose.

It would be nice for the Lakeshore Park to value both the natural beauty of Traverse Lake Road and the clear expressed wishes of over 150 people who live and use private property on a daily basis.

Marcia Doehring E. Traverse Lake Rd., Cedar

To the Editor:

To the Editor:

There has been clear written support by 150 citizens for the petition to the County Road Commissioners to name Traverse Lake Road as a Natural Beauty Road.

The County Road Commission should show positive leadership in recognizing and protecting our scenic beauty in Leelanau County. The natural beauty of Traverse Lake Road is equal to or greater than that of the other four Natural Beauty Roads already recognized in Leelanau County. It does have native trees and wildflowers and borders America’s Most Beautiful Place – the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

While there is development along the road, it certainly does not detract from the natural beauty. There is also development on the other Natural Beauty Roads in Leelanau County as well as the numerous Natural Beauty Roads that have been designated across the State.

There is no downside to the County designating Traverse Lake Road as a Natural Beauty Road. Lee Bowen, Chairman of the County Road Commission, lives on a Natural Beauty Road and has publically commented there is no negative impact to the local residents.

One of the greatest benefit is that a public comment process is put in place whenever there is planned changes that could impact the scenic beauty. It is a wonder why the Park would “strongly oppose” such a process that would also make sure the natural beauty of the Park would be protected and maintained.

This is a great opportunity for the County Road Commissioner to complement and work with local residents in an effort to recognize and protect our county’s natural beauty along unique roads like Traverse Lake Road.

Daryl Willett Strawberry Road, Whitmore Lake

Should the Village of Suttons Bay have loaned the taxpayers’ money to a school district with declining enrollment? No. But they did.

The school districts’ annual revenue is based on student head count.

They aren’t living within their means now and haven’t been for some time.

How will the district be able to make yet another payment in the face of declining revenue? What will happen if they default on the loan? Obtaining the deed to the land will not put our taxpayer dollars back in the bank.

Will the council simply tax the Village residents to regain our lost revenue?

When the Bay View development didn’t pan out, Village residents realized a substantial increase in their water/sewer bills to cover the lack of tap-in fees and new customers. Will this school district loan be yet another burden the residents of the Village will be expected to bear if there is a default?

It matters not whether the school district will be afforded more flexibility borrowing money from the Village instead of the bank, (as stated by Superintendant Murray). The Village of Suttons Bay is not a bank.

This action is short-sighted and sets a dangerous precedent. Who will be next with their hand out for a loan?

The Village council members are elected to properly manage the taxpayers’ money with regard to Village business matters and needs. The SBPS is not the responsibility of the Village.

I urge the council to serve its constituency and act as responsible custodians of the public funds. Rescind this action and keep our money in the bank where it belongs.

Trish Petrat Lincoln St. Suttons Bay

Being part of Leelanau means caring about the people.

For generations we’ve watched the area grow. It’s only natural that we feel close to the people that make our county the wonderful place it is today. We treat each and every family as our very own and welcome those new to beautiful Leelanau.

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Snyder avoids embattled anti-labor Governor Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels showed up in Michigan the other day and Gov. Rick Snyder couldn’t wait to stand by his man at the event in Lansing. They have so much in common and are cut from the same business and political cloth.

Embattled and recall targeted Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sashayed into the state the other day and his “pal” Mr. Snyder was no where to be found. Maybe he was too busy packing his duffle bag for that sojourn to Afghanistan. In fact, bet ya the governor was more comfortable in a war zone than he would have been cuddling up to the toxic GOP governor from the Cheesehead state across the lake.

In case you missed it, Mr. Walker took on organized labor last year and it took on him by filing enough signatures to put his political posterior on the recall line next month. Which is why Mr. Walker recently fired off a four page plea for financial help from the “Dear Follow Conservatives” who reside in this state. He pulled out all the stops.

“Mark my words,” he gravely warned, “if they (unions) barge and bully and get their way here, your state is next ... so together we must fight them tooth and nail right here and right now.”

In fact the “they’re coming after you next” note was struck not once, not twice, but nine different times in the pitch for a campaign contributions and each time the threat was racketed up another notch “There’s BIG TROUBLE AHEAD where you live.”

“Our crisis today is your crisis tomorrow.” “The fight to stop them starts here and now in Wisconsin before it spreads like an out-of-control wildfire in your state and across the nation.”

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Name should change to 'Weeping' Bear Dunes To the Editor: This just came in: There once was a bear oh so sleepy, Who awoke so fast it was creepy, The tar smelled so bad That it made her quite sad, And now she’s a bear oh so weepy.

Should we start a campaign to change the name from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Weeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Marilyn Miller P.O. Box 187, Glen Arbor

Empire Lions Club thanks pancake supporters To the Editor: The Empire Lions Club members wish to thank the more than 400 people that supported the 29 April 2012 Pancake Feast. What makes this feast so wonderful is the pure maple syrup used for this event. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Township Supervisor Bill Bolton and Lion Roger Merillat for their donations of this Spring delight.

We were assisted by Cub Scouts from local Troop 111. Our special thanks to these hard working young men and their Troop Leaders.If you missed this year’s event, you missed a great feast. The breakfast is always the last Sunday in April.

Dick Daniel Secretary, Empire Lions Club S Lacore, Empire

Cedar woman found in woods with cuts A 36-year-old Cedar woman was the subject of a search Tuesday night near Maple City.

Deputies were called to a home in Kasson Township after residents called the Sheriff’s Department at 8:25 p.m. about a woman who left on foot with a knife.

“They were concerned that she would do harm to herself,” Undersheriff Scott Wooters said.

A search crew, including deputies, Cedar fire and rescue and a Michigan State Police K-9 unit began the search just south of the unincorporated village about 8:55 p.m.

She was found just after 10 p.m. in a wooded area nearby with superficial injuries, according to Wooters, and was transported to Munson Medical Center for treatment.

To the Editor:

Once again the Leland harbor entrance has filled up with sand. If memory serves me, this has been a significant problem ever since the Corps of Engineers built the “new and improved” breakwalls.

Seems to me that their design does not accommodate the movement of sand along the beach and this problem will remain until the breakwalls are changed to provide more of a straightin approach. Given the state of the economy, I don’t see any major projects on the horizon.

Perhaps some of the retired engineers in the area could put their collective experience together (as a volunteer project) and determine if removing the sand from the north end of the harbor would allow enough flow to “flush out” the harbor entrance or at least lengthen the time between dredging.

If you look at old photos, as originally constructed there was open water between the end of the breakwall and the shore at the north end, but this has filled in. If this should prove feasible, the work could be done by a local firm for additional local benefit.

James Shannahan S. Norvick Rd Suttons Bay

I want to thank Maple City Health & Fitness and Kerby’s Lounge for sponsoring my benefit dinner. Special thanks to Char and friends who worked so hard to put on this event.

The food was donated and terrific friends worked hard cooking. Local musicians provided entertainment for the many good people who came to support the benefit.

I can’t thank all of you enough.

Cody Hayes and Family E Kasson Cedar

Move to Amend is best way to restore democracy To the Editor: I believe American citizens, not superpacs and billionaires, have the constitutional right to elect our President, Congress, and Judges. The Citizens United vs. FEC ruling by the Supreme Court gives corporations including multinationals, foreign entities, and unions the constitutional right to spend unlimited funds to oppose or support a candidate without disclosing who is giving, how much, and to whom. Because Citizens United says money is the same as speech, superpacs allow individuals to do the same. Those who donate the most money win the votes of the politicians. This is destroying our democracy!

Average citizens in Leelanau County, trying to voice their concerns to their legislators, can be overwhelmed by the corrupting influence of outside billionaires and corporations who donate unlimited amounts of money. As a citizen of this country that I love, as a mother and grandmother, I believe we have a right and a responsibility to elect the best legislators who will safeguard and advocate for our family, community and country. If you believe the votes of our legislators are not for sale, if you believe legislators are accountable to the people who live and work in their district, if you are frustrated that your legislator is spending more time getting re-elected than solving this nation’s complex issues, then we need you.

The best way to get the money out of politics and restore democracy to the people is through a constitutional amendment. Go to www.movetoamend.org sign the petition, read about this nationwide, grassroots, nonpartisan, movement. Join the local affiliate Move to Amend Northern Michigan which meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of Horizon Books in Traverse City.

Our website is www.movetoamendnorthernmichigan.org. Come join with thousands of communities signing on to Move to Amend. Be pro-active and make a difference.

Beverly (BJ) Christensen S. Cedar Rd., Cedar

Founders of this nation were not deists

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To the Editor: Deist?

Not according to the Founders themselves. Even the one Deist, per David Miller, Ph.D, Benjamin Franklin wrote to the President of Yale: “As to Jesus of Nazareth, ... I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, is the best the World ever saw, or is likely to see.” He also wrote, “Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principle of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.” America, as founded, did that.

Given popular United States history textbooks promoted the “Deist” theory, it is understandable that many Americans have been misinformed in school, even one with a Ph.D. Check the writings of the Founders themselves before calling them Deists. One of the many sources readily available to read the Founders’ actual words is WallBuilders.com with a long list of quotes plus lots of historical references.

Citizens as well as our elected officials ought to be familiar with the founding documents of this nation in order to defend constitutional rights, just as Christians ought to be familiar with the Holy Bible in order to defend their religious rights.

Because I can write a letter to the editor does not mean that Christians are not being silenced. Free speech is a concern when heavily funded minority groups like the LGBT, “separation of church and state,” atheists groups, and the ACLU can silence Christian majority voices in our schools, corporations, and public places with their lobbying efforts and threats of lawsuits. Small towns are forced to remove religious symbols from their logos, discontinue Christian prayers at their public functions, etc. because they can not afford the cost of fighting the lawsuits. A Navy chaplain was told not to pray “in Jesus’ name.”

Question re: Glen Arbor letter.

“Freedom of speech, alive and well?

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It is with heartfelt gratitude that I announce that my workplace, The Village at Bay Ridge Retirement Community raised $2071 toward the Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Michigan (DSANM) and their family support, education and advocacy efforts on World Down Syndrome Day recently.

Through “Casual for Carmella” dress-down day donations and a staff bake sale, residents and staff alike demonstrated their love and support for our daughter, Carmella and the wider Down syndrome community.

We are filled with gratitude and awe for their enormous generosity. Thank you!

Geri Gallagher Valentine DSANM board member S. Lime Lake Road, Cedar

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G-L seeks millage for buses, technology

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

Voters in the Glen Lake School District will be at the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $1.9 million bond proposal for the purchase of technology and new school buses.

It is the only issue on the May 8 ballot. And not all are agreed that it’s needed.

“We are all for good schools,” said district resident Dave Baldwin of Empire Township, “Glen Lake is currently funded at a level approximately 20 to 25 percent higher than state average. The test scores, the graduation rate, community programs and student activities are very good … However, this should not preclude measures being taking by the school board to control costs rather than ask for millage increases.”

But proponents including school officials maintain that the funds are needed if Glen Lake is to continue providing a first-rate education. No other funding sources are available to keep an aging bus fleet on the road and to keep students in step with fast-changing technology.

Like Northport, Glen Lake is an outof-formula district and as such is able to generate more revenue locally than what the district would be allocated by

the state.

It is also the county school with the highest percentage of School of Choice students. As much as 40 percent of students enrolled in the district live outside its boundaries.

That’s where those opposed to the bond proposal are finding fault. Why should local businesses and non-homestead property owners pay for services used by students who live outside the district and who bring no moneys with them?

Under SOC legislation, students coming into one district from another bring with them their Student Foundation Allowance (SFA). However, when students enter out-of-formula school districts, these funds stay with the State of Michigan.

“School of Choice students keep our student population stable and our school strong,” School Board president Jennifer Omerza said. “A strong and stable student population allows us to provide a broad range of programs, both academic and extracurricular, to meet student needs and interest.

“This benefits all of our students,” she said. “School funding continues to be a challenge — particularly for schools ‘up north’. Should per pupil funding be equalized statewide, our strong and stable student population

would only make us stronger.”

The district Board of Education voted in February to place the proposal before voters this spring. If approved the bond sale would fund the purchase and installation of technology to bring the student-to-computer ratio to one to one.

Since 2010, the district has spent about $900,000 for the purchase of computers, with all of the cost coming from federal Impact Aid, superintendent Joan Groening said.

Included was equipment for five “pilot” projects. The success of the projects will be evaluated in a report due to be completed by the end of this month.

Glen Lake purchased 365 laptop computers in June 2011, doubling the number of computers available at the K-12 school. An additional 32 units have been placed in eight elementary classrooms with an independent docking station, and 33 “backup” units have been purchased. The upgrades brought the number of computers available to Glen Lake’s 800-student enrollment to 600.

If the bond is approved, the school district would sell $1.2 million as soon as possible for technology based on a bid package developed from the pilot results. Included would be infrastructure as well as hardware.

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Marathon site speculation ‘premature’

By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

Marathon Petroleum officials say they have made no decision to sell their fuel depot in Elmwood Township and are discouraging speculation about the fate of their property.

Marathon Petroleum spokesman Shane Pochard in Findlay, Ohio confirmed last week that the company will cease distributing fuel from its 43-acre tank depot later this month. He stressed that local distributors and consumers of gasoline and diesel fuel will experience no disruption in fuel supplies or any increase in prices as a result of the change.

The Marathon facility is located just off M-22 (S. West Bay Shore Drive) in Greilickville. It consists of dozens of tanks storing fuel and fuel additives on the west side of the state highway as well as a pipeline leading to a dock on West Grand Traverse Bay where tankers deliver petroleum products.

“We have a very large presence throughout Michigan, and ceasing operations from this facility will have absolutely no effect on consumers,” Pochard said. “We have a large network of facilities, and this change will only optimize fuel supplies across Michigan,” he said.

He said that any speculation about the company’s plans for the facility is “premature.” He said the fate of the facility is “still being discussed internally and no decisions have been made.”

Pochard added that no local officials in Leelanau County had been contacted about the facility.

“When the time comes for us to involve local officials or other parties,

we will do so,” Pochard said. “Right now, however, we are still in the decision-making process.”

In the meantime, Elmwood Township officials are in the midst of a process to develop a master plan for the “Greilickville Commercial Corridor” — an area along M-22 in southeastern Leelanau County that includes the Marathon Petroleum property.

Township supervisor Jack Kelly confirmed last week that he had heard nothing about Marathon’s plans for its property in Elmwood Township and declined to speculate about what the end of fuel distribution operations there might mean for the Greilickville Commercial Corridor Sub-Area Master Plan.

The township recently hired an Ann Arbor-based design firm, JJR, to draft the plan, using some $10,000 in grant funding the township received through the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments. Last year, JJR was hired to develop a new master plan for the township marina, taking into account the marina’s relationship to the broader Greilickville area.

Contacted this week in Ann Arbor, a JJR consultant directly involved in the Elmwood Township planning projects said he was unaware of Marathon Petroleum’s plans. But he agreed that the fate of the Marathon facility should be taken into account in the upcoming planning process — if the fate of the facility becomes known.

The Elmwood Township Planning Commission held a teleconference with JJR consultants on April 17, but the topic of the Marathon Petroleum facility did not come up. Kelly said last week the Greilickville Commercial Corridor Task Force would now become second-

ary to the township Planning Commission in formulating the new plan.

Earlier this year, the township sought grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a traffic study along portions of the corridor. Officials hope to install traffic counters along M-22 in Greilickville sometime this summer. JJR’s marina master plan had recommended that formal traffic studies be completed before any additional planning moves forward.

The township’s Marina Committee met last week and spent much of its time discussing the JJR planning process and the commercial corridor plan, according to harbormaster Mark Benedict.

“What’s coming up next is a series of public hearings on how to engineer a fishing pier near the south end of the marina,” Benedict said. “I don’t know anything about Marathon Petroleum either, but I do know that the public is invited to our next Marina Committee meeting on May 24, and we’d like to hear people’s ideas on a fishing pier.”

The township has already received grant funding from the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust to create engineered drawings of a fishing pier. Benedict said the township will soon apply to the trust for additional funding that could cover much of the construction costs. He said officials hope the fishing pier could be constructed in 2013.

delay purchases and technological integration into the curriculum, superintendent Joan Groening said.

Empire Township resident Jeanine Dean, a retired teacher, had questions about the need for computers among elementary school-age children. Her questions were answered through a phone call to Groening.

“In the early grades, where the focus is more social, the (shared) computers would be used as a tool so that all students (no just those with computers at home) can be on a level playing field,” Groening said.

The remaining $700,000 would be sold to fund the purchase of buses and return the district to a regular bus replacement rotation. According to a fact sheet distributed by the district, onethird of the district’s buses are more than 10-years-old, and half of them have been driven more than 100,000 miles.

The estimated property tax rate that would be levied to retire the debt in seven years is .45 mills. Homeowners with a taxable value of $100,000 would pay an additional $45 annually in taxes, according to school officials.

Elsewhere in the county, bonds have been sold to support the purchase of technology. It’s a longstanding practice at Leland. As recently as last year voters in Suttons Bay supported a $1.7 million technology bond which replaced the computer infrastructure and provided computers for each teacher and students in grades 5-12.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and include the Centerville Township hall, Cleveland Township hall, Empire Township hall, Glen Arbor Township hall, Kasson Township hall, and Solon Township hall.

A small number of property owners in Benzie County’s Platte Township which are also in the school district will be voting at the Empire Township hall — again, for this election only.

The cost of the election, an estimated $5,000 according to county clerk Michelle Crocker, will be paid solely by Glen Lake because no other proposals are on the ballot. The cost would have been shared with other governments had the millage been placed in the Primary or General election.

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SPORTS

Suttons Bay halfway to conference golf title

The Suttons Bay golf team is halfway home to a Northwest Conference championship.

The Norse shot a 341 to win the NWC Mid-Season 18-hole event April 25 played at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Beulah.

It was the fourth straight conference victory. The Norse won the first three jamborees. The six jamborees count for half of the league championship and each 18-hole event counts 25 percent.

“We were happy to win the event,” Suttons Bay coach Todd Hursey said.

“We have not yet turned the corner to shoot individual and team scores that we know we are capable of.”

Junior Sean Lammy led the Norse with a 79. Junior Ryan Kratochvil shot an 84. Junior Eric Chapman had an 88 and freshman Devon Capron added a 90.

Glen Lake shot its best round of the year to finish fourth at 409. Junior Mike O’Brien was medalist at 76.

Kyle Schaub and Andrew Black each shot 109s. Wade Peplinski added a 115.

“We are trying to get better every week and this was our best outing of the year,” Glen Lake coach Fred O’Brien said. “Mike was medalist and Kyle, Andrew and Wade shot their best rounds of the year.

“It was good to play in good weather. It seemed to bring a smile to everyone’s face. I think it helped our players with their scoring.”

Suttons Bay finished 10th in the Traverse City Tee-Off Friday and Saturday. The Norse, ranked No. 7 in Division 4, shot a 708 in the Division 2-4 field.

“We were disappointed with the outcome,” Hursey added. “We were hoping to perform better in a tournament with some of the elite teams and players in the state.

“This should motivate us to make smarter decisions on the course.”

Lammy led the way at 167, including a team-best 84 on Friday. Junior Brent Duddles 175, including an 82 on Saturday.

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ST. MARY golf coach Jim Varley, left, and freshman Joel Sneed talk about a shot on the No. 8 hole at the Leland Country Club on Monday.

Eagles soaring with freshman’s help

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

Joel Sneed is a freshman on the St. Mary golf team. Some might even say he’s a freshman sensation.

That’s the way the Leland High student is playing. On Friday and Saturday, Sneed led the Eagles to a second place finish in the Traverse City Tee-Off at the Grand Traverse Resort.

On Monday, Sneed also led St. Mary to an easy dual match win over Kingsley at the Leland Country Club.

“I’ve really enjoyed it so far,” said Sneed, who led the entire field in St. Mary’s division on Friday with a 73.

He followed it up with a 82 for two-day team best of 155. “And I’ve played enough tournaments over the years so I’m not nervous in them.”

On Monday, Sneed shot even par. He did it with nine consecutive pars on what he calls his home course. It was the fourth time this season Sneed was medalist for St. Mary.

“I like being on a team,” said Sneed, who played a lot of tournaments in the past as an individual. “You go out to the range and it’s you and the club.

“But when you go to a team event, everybody is out there supporting each other.”

“Joel continues to show that despite being a freshman, he can handle the

pressure of competitive high school golf,” St. Mary assistant coach Tim Schaub said.

St. Mary is off to a good start, winning four of its six outings. The Eagles, now ranked No. 2 in Division 4, also have two seconds, including the April 25 Traverse City West Invite.

Monday’s 153-186 win over Kingsley included Nick Shaffran’s two-over par 38. Junior Ian Duvall had a 39, senior Joe Pendergast shot a 40.

“A dual match like this is a lot more relaxing than a bigger tournament,” said Shaffran after posting his best round of the year. “But you still have to be really focused and in a zone.

“Today I felt good, I put everything together.”

Shaffran, who matched his season best with a 38, had six straight pars before a bogey on No. 8 and a doublebogey on No. 9. He birdied his last hole, which was No. 1 because of a shotgun start.

“It was a good way to end it,” Shaffran said. “There weren’t a lot of birdies.

“I thought we had chances, but nobody could make a birdie putt. The greens were just a slower.”

Sneed concurred.

“I hit seven greens and missed two,”

PAUL BARDENHAGEN, St. Mary’s No. 1 golfer, reacts to a missed putt on the No. 7 green Monday.

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JORDAN SMITH of Suttons Bay, with ball, battles Leland’s Isabelle Scott just outside the Leland 18-yard line. Leland defender Maggie Osorio and keeper Andrea Hunt are in background.

Leland girls play Norse to draw, improve to 5-3-2 The Leland girls soccer team got tied up a little last week.

The two draws were actually a good thing.

The Comets played rival Suttons Bay to a scoreless tie Friday, one day after rallying from a 2-0 deficit for a 3-3 tie in the final minute against Traverse City West’s junior varsity.

“That TC tie was the best game ever,” Leland junior keeper Andrea Hunt said. “We were down 2-0 in the first half and came back.

“Against Suttons Bay, we just couldn’t finish but they have a pretty good defense.”

“The tie games are small victories,” Leland coach Joe Burda said after the Suttons Bay deadlock. “It’s better than the loss column, but I would still rather fill the win column.

“The West game was great because we scored three unanswered goals.

And we had every intention of beating Suttons Bay, but we were OK leaving the field with a draw.”

Leland plays Friday at Traverse City Central against its junior varsity and hosts Sault Ste. Marie Saturday at the Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer complex in Traverse City.

The Comets, now 5-3-2 after a 2-1 victory Monday against Traverse City Liberty, outshot West 17-14 in the

wind-aided battle. Hunt had 11 saves.

Lydia Gulow had two unassisted goals including the tying one with 27 seconds to play. Christina Rennie also scored on a penalty kick against West.

“Our midfield worked it up the left sideline to Lydia and she continued up the sideline,” Burda said. “She cut off the defender and took a shot from the left side of the 18.

“The ball sailed into the far corner.

It was a great finish. The bench erupted and stormed the girls on the field after the clock ran out.”

There were no goal celebrations in the Suttons Bay match even though the Norse out-shot Leland 15-10.

“We played really well and we’ve improved so much since the last time we played them,” Hunt said, noting a 2-1 loss in their season opener. “But it kind of felt like we lost today.”

Jordan Smith of Suttons Bay had a couple of scoring chances. She cranked one up and over Hunt and off the cross bar in the 25th minute.

“It’s a tough shot to block for sure,” Hunt said. “You just jump and hope you get it.

Hunt, who had 15 saves in the rematch, also shut down Smith early in the second half on a one-on-one breakaway down the left side.

“I was hustling to get in there, but it was a bad angle and I was too far over,” Smith said.

Smith said she noticed Leland was

much improved.

“We knew we got a little better and we had heard Leland had gotten a little better, too,” Smith said. “We didn’t take Leland for granted.”

Smith said the Norse just squandered some offensive attacks.

“We really wanted to score, but I think our passes were a little too ambitious.”

Suttons Bay coach Casey Wilcox said the Norse have had trouble scoring and it showed against Leland.

“We haven’t been able to finish for the last four or five games,” Wilcox said. “We have had the opportunities, but for some reason we just cannot get the ball in the net.”

Wilcox also took notice of the development of Leland’s program in its first year.

“Leland is definitely better than the first time we played them,” she said.

“It’s not what you’d expect out of a first-year program.

“They got athletic girls and girls that know where to be on the field.”

Leland also had a couple of scoring chances. Rennie had one of eight free kicks sail just to the right of the goal midway in the first half. Another shot deflected inside the 18 appeared headed into the net when Kaitlin Gaudard ran into the goalie’s box and made a sliding non-keeper save.

“I wish we could have finished some of the scoring chances we had,”

Unbeaten Lakers yield first goal in tie The Glen Lake girls soccer team is still unbeaten. The unscored upon part of the equation is out.

Elk Rapids punched in the first goal against Glen Lake on Tuesday night off a corner kick.

But Ty Fessell got the equalizer later in the first half and the Lakers managed a 1-1 tie with the Elks.

“Our girls haven’t been in that position this year,” Glen Lake coach Meg Murphy said. “It was good to see that we didn’t worry and we got the goal back.

“We didn’t lose our cool and we controlled the game after we conceded a goal.”

Glen Lake, now 9-0-1 on the season, plays at Suttons Bay on Tuesday before hosting Traverse City Central next Thursday.

The Lakers missed a few opportunities to pull off a comeback win, however, including a penalty kick by Logan Popp.

Clare Slack got the lone assist (Concluded on Page 10)

KEEPERS LEAD their respective teams through handshakes Friday as Leland and Suttons Bay played to a 0-0 draw. Irene Prada, left, leads Suttons Bay while across Andrea Hunt leads Leland.

Burda said. “We created a lot if action in front of the goal and just couldn’t connect. We had seven corner kicks and most of them slipped through the goalie box untouched.”

“It would be nice to have Christina on our team,” said Wilcox, who had her on last year’s co-op team at Suttons Bay. “She’s got the biggest kick out of anyone playing girls soccer right now.

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The Comets also beat TC Liberty as freshmen Whitney Schaub and Miranda Harrison scored goals.

Gulow and Savannah Gross picked up assists. Hunt had eight saves.

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

NICK SHAFFRAN of St. Mary watches a putt just miss the cup on the No. 7 green.

Eagles soaring

JOEL SNEED, a freshman on the St. Mary golf team, follows his shot on the No. 8 fairway Monday at the Leland Country Club.

Continued from Page 8 Sneed said. “I was putting for birdies on every one but didn’t get one.

“The greens were bumpy.”

St. Mary lost to Division 2 Cranbrook Kingswood in the TC TeeOff, but beat out 16 other teams in the Division 2-4. The Eagles shot a combined score of 649. Cranbrook Kingswood had a 635.

In addition to Sneed’s 155, Bardenhagen had a 160, followed by Duvall 164, Pendergast 170.

“I thought the guys played pretty well,” St. Mary coach Jim Varley said.

“It was a good learning experience.”

The Eagles were in contention for the title on Friday, but the entire team struggled on Saturday.

“They didn’t play nearly as well as they would have liked,” Varley said.

“You always want to play better on the second day and we played much worse.”

“On Day 1, I hit the ball well,” Sneed admitted. “But on Day 2, it was playing more difficult.

“I didn’t play well, but no one did. I could have saved a few strokes, but I messed up a couple of shots.”

Varley is pleased with his club’s performance so far.

“The biggest surprise is how so many different player have played well. We’ve had four different people be medalist,” Varley said. “It’s a nice luxury.”

“I think it’s good to have different leaders,” Sneed said. “It makes everyone better.

“We get pumped up to see who is going to succeed each time out.”

TC West won its own 10-team tournament with a 292. St. Mary was 16 strokes back in the event held at Mistwood Golf Course in Lake Ann. TC Central was third at 310, followed

by Gaylord at 311.

Sneed shot a 74 and Joe Pendergast was a stroke back. Both golfers were among the top 10.

Shaffran carded a 79. Bardenhagen had 80.

“We were eager to see how we’d stacked up against some larger schools,” Schaub said. “I’d say we held our own pretty well in this one.

“All the boys played great.”

As far as the team’s early success, Shaffran is looking for more.

“We have a good outlook and doing well,” he said. “We just need to get a little more consistent.”

The Eagles return to action Friday in the Lake City Invitational.

Norse blank Benzie, tourney on tap The Norse missed several chances to blow open the Benzie match.

Two goals were negated by an offside call. A couple balls were cranked off the posts and another open goal breakaway was missed.

“It could have been 5-0 or more,” Wilcox said. “But still, it’s nice to be able to dominate possessions and see that happen on the field.”

Jordan Smith, who had one goal called back, scored first in the 11th minute. She took a cross from Monni Raphael and volleyed it in.

Charlotte Seeley was credited with

another first-half goal as her cross was chested into the net by a Benzie defender.

Irene Prada had six saves in net.

The Norse also host Glen Lake on Tuesday.

“It’s definitely different than the past few years,” Wilcox said. “Some of the seniors were on the team when we went to the quarterfinals and they are used to a winning mindset.

“It’s tough right now, but we’re playing a lot of good teams.”

Lakers yield first goal Continued from Page 9 against Elk Rapids. Sophie Ewing was in net.

The Lakers also beat Division 1 Gaylord last Thursday, 1-0. Fessell had the game-winner in the first half.

“It feels good to get a win against a Division 1 opponent,” Murphy said.

“Gaylord players were quick, technically sound and had great skill.

“We controlled the middle of the field and credit to our defenders who put in hard work for the entire 80 minutes.”

It was also a match that tested Glen Lake’s keeper.

“Sophie was put to the test a few times in goal, but we kept the ball out,” Murphy added.

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The Suttons Bay girls soccer team defeated visiting Benzie Central 2-0 Tuesday.

But the winning margin was not indicative of the way the Norse dominated possessions.

“We’ve been struggling offensively so I was happy to see we were at least shooting the ball,” Suttons Bay coach Casey Wilcox said after the Norse improved to 7-5-1 and set their sights on hosting Saturday’s tournament.

The Norse will have their hands full, playing Marquette, Ludington and Charlevoix starting at 9 a.m.

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Lakers with 13th in a row; St. Mary, S-B girls struggle

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Tuesday, 14-2 and 15-6, falling to 1-10 on the season.

“We’re not getting a lot offensively or defensively,” Suttons Bay coach Lyle Zenner said. “But our pitching has been all right.

“We’re just making too many errors.”

Glen Lake's Casey Kahler got both wins against Buckley. She combined with Jessica Penny for a four-hitter in the opener.

Kari Pleva had three hits and three runs scored in the opener. Paige Picard (three runs scored), Marriah Sobczak (3 RBI) and Haley Lillie each had two hits. Penny and Hannah Schweikart each had 2 RBI. In the nightcap, Penny led the way with three hits, two runs scored and 4 RBI. The Lakers also swept Bellaire 12-4 and 9-4 on April 25. Penny and Kahler combined for a five-hitter.

Picard had two hits, two runs and three stolen bases. Penny, Pleva and Taylor Galla all collected 2 RBI. In the nightcap, Sobczak had two hits and two runs. Schweikart added two hits and 2 RBI. Melanie Kulanda added a two-run triple.

Mary Rexroat got the win for St. Mary in an 8-4 victory over TC Christian. Nicole Falkiewicz, in her first start on the mound, got the second victory, 13-0. She had seven strikeouts.

“Nicole was nervous and afraid, but she did well for her first game,” St. Mary coach Sam Garthe said.

Taylor Moore and Rachael Thon each had two hits in the first win.

Shayna Sumner had three hits and Sarah Popp added two in the nightcap and Moore added a double.

St. Mary also lost to host St. Francis 17-1 and Benzie Central 10-4 on Saturday.

“We just didn’t show up,” Garthe said. “St. Francis dominated and took care of us in just four innings.

The Eagles got some good news on Tuesday when Megan Popp returned to the mound. The bad news, however, was the Mesick showed no mercy.

“It was a rough night,” Garthe said. “But now we’ve got all our players back. We just have to get them playing again.”

The Eagles host Frankfort tonight and Bear Lake on Monday.

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ST. MARY’S Shayna Sumner kicks up some dirt while sliding safely into home to score against Traverse City Christian on Friday.

Photos by Jonathan Crocker Suttons Bay got solid pitching from Jane Hursey in its losses to Kingsley.

Hursey struck out 14 on the night.

She also had two of the Norse five hits on the day and scored a run.

Marla Reynolds and Andrea Emery had RBI singles in the opener.

Hursey and Veronica Anderson had the only hits in the nightcap.

The Norse, now 0-4 in the league, play Friday at Benzie Central and then compete Saturday in the Manton tournament.

Baseball: Glen Lake at Kingsley, 4:30 p.m.; Suttons Bay at Benzie Central, 4:30 p.m.; Frankfort at St. Mary, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer: Leland at TC Central (JV), 5 p.m.

Golf: Glen Lake, St. Mary at Lake City Invitational, 8:30 a.m.; Suttons Bay at Terry Thompson Golf Invite, Missaukee Golf Course, 8:30 a.m.

Softball: Glen Lake at Kingsley, 4:30 p.m.; Suttons Bay at Benzie Central, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Suttons Bay at Lake City Invite, 3 p.m.

SATURDAY Girls soccer: Sault Ste. Marie at Leland (TBAYS), 11 a.m.; Marquette, Ludington and Charlevoix at Suttons Bay Invitational, 9 a.m.

Softball: Glen Lake at Mason Co. Central tournament,TBA; Suttons Bay at Manton, 9 a.m.

Track: Glen Lake at Brethren Invitational, 10 a.m.

MONDAY Baseball: Bear Lake at St. Mary, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer: Suttons Bay at Manistee, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY Baseball: St. Mary at Glen Lake, 4:30 p.m.; Suttons Bay at Buckley, 4:30 p.m.

Girls soccer: Glen Lake at Suttons Bay, 5 p.m.

Golf: St. Mary at Gaylord Classic, TBA. Softball: Suttons Bay at Buckley, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Glen Lake at Kingsley, 4:15 p.m.

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Thomas Hursey of Suttons Bay finished fifth in the Elk’s National Hoop Shoot in Springfield, Mass.

He made 22 of 25 including his last 14 shots.

Joe Girard III from New York was the winner in the 10-11 age division making 25 of 25. Three other boys made 23.

Thomas was joined by his parents, Nicki and Todd, and sister Laura. Both sets of grandparents, Barb and Mike Kirt of Lake Leelanau and Tom and Tina Hursey of Okemos, also witnessed the feat.

“We were just so proud to be there and watching Thomas handle the nerves and perform on that level,” Todd Hursey said. “It’s remarkable.

“It’s also rare to make the trip twice.”

Thomas finished third in the nationals when he was 9. He made 23 of 25 that year from a shorter distance.

“He struggled when it was over because he worked so much harder for this one,” Hursey said. “There was some disappointment, but it didn’t last long.

“He understands what a great accomplishment it is.”

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The beat goes on for the Glen Lake girls softball team.

The Lakers won their 13th straight game Tuesday, defeating Buckley 13-7 to complete a Northwest Conference sweep. The Lakers took the opener, 15-3.

“We’re playing good defense and getting some timely hits,” Glen Lake coach Gary Galla said after improving to 13-1 overall and 6-0 in the conference. “Things are going good.”

The defending league champion Lakers are cruising toward a third title in four seasons. They are 6-0 in the league, two games up on Kingsley and Frankfort. The Lakers play at Kingsley on Friday.

“This start wasn’t unexpected,” said Galla, who has six returning seniors on the squad. “We expected to be in the hunt.

“We’ve been pretty lucky with no injuries and it’s warming up so things are starting to take off.”

Meanwhile, St. Mary and Suttons Bay are struggling to get on the winning track. The 6-14 Eagles, after sweeping Traverse City Christian on Friday, lost two games in the Traverse City St. Francis tournament and two at Mesick 15-1 and 10-0 on Tuesday.

The Norse were swept by Kingsley

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

St. Mary drops pair of good games with Mesick

SUTTONS BAY’S Jake Kiessel reaches to tag out a Kingsley batter on his way to first base Tuesday night.

The St. Mary baseball team played two solid games this week, but couldn’t pick up a win.

The 4-9-1 Eagles fell to Mesick, 3-0 and 5-2 on Tuesday.

St. Mary ran into some tough pitching against Mesick, especially in the opener when Thane Herbert tossed a one-hitter and struck out 13. He bested John VanRaalte, who allowed two hits and struck out two.

“The first game was well-pitched on both sides. I definitely have to give their pitcher credit,” St. Mary coach Steve Plamondon said. “He threw hard.”

St. Mary got only three hits on the day. Jack Garthe got one in the opener and John VanRaalte and Tristan Peabody each had one in the nightcap.

“Those were tough losses. Both games were well-played,” Plamondon said. “Our defense was solid. We just didn’t hit the ball enough and we walked too many batters in the second game.”

The Eagles were scheduled to play today, hosting Frankfort, and then will get a week off.

Last week, St. Mary split four games. They swept a split Benzie Central squad on April 24, 6-5 and 7-2.

“It was a split squad, but a win is a win and we’re going to take them because they’ve been hard to come by,” Plamondon said.

VanRaalte got the first win, scattering seven hits and striking out

five. Garthe got the save, getting the final out.

The Eagles pushed across four runs in the second inning on four singles, including a two-run single

by Lee Wichern. But the Eagles still needed two runs in the top of the sixth to break a 4-4 deadlock.

Wichern also delivered both runs on another single.

In the nightcap, Collin Platts went the distance, scattering three hits and striking out five.

A four-run third started the victory. Exchange student Felip Toledo opened the frame with a triple.

Platts, who had three hits on the day, had an RBI single and VanRaalte doubled in two more runs.

The Eagles also lost two to Traverse City Christian on Friday, 4-2 and 7-1.

Wichern took the loss in the opener, allowing only five hits. All four of the Sabres’ runs came in the third inning. All were unearned.

Garthe suffered the loss in the nightcap, allowing seven hits and striking out nine. The Sabres scored three times in the first to jumpstart the victory. Sam Fagerstram threw a three-hitter at St. Mary. Leif Mohrman had an RBI double for St. Mary.

“We played well and had opportunities,” Plamondon said. “We’re just not getting the hits when we need them.”

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Norse take aim at first place Benzie Suttons Bay will have a chance to climb into first place in the Northwest Conference baseball standings with wins Friday at undefeated Benzie Central.

The Norsemen have been somewhat of a surprise this season, amassing an 8-2 overall record and improving to 3-1 with wins Tuesday over Kingsley. Glen Lake, meanwhile, helped the Norsemen’s cause by handing Buckley its first loss in a split decision Tuesday.

Suttons Bay erupted for five runs in the second inning and four more in the third in a 12-2 decision over Kingsley in its opener. Credit winning pitcher Aaron Orban with helping his cause by swatting two-run singles in both innings. Randy Kelty came in for an inning of relief.

Also for the Norsemen, Jake Kiessel went 2-for-3 and knocked in three runs; Alex Crocker was 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI; and Logan Mikesell provided a two-run single.

“Jake Kiessel pitched a real strong game,” said Suttons Bay coach Doug Periard of the nightcap, a 6-0 decision. Kiessel, who went the distance,

allowed three hits, struck out six and yielded a walk.

Crocker “opened up the floodgates,” Periard reported, with basesloaded single as part of a four-run fifth inning. Mikesell went 3-for-3 and scored three runs; Randy and Sam Kelty each singled and scored.

“We played very well last night.

We made the plays we’re suppose to make, and rallied together when we needed to,” Periard said.

Glen Lake took advantage of the few opportunities Buckley pitcher Joel Ledford left on the table in a 4-3 win in its opener. Ledford was hurling a perfect game until the fifth inning, when the only single he allowed — a bunt off the bat of Trevor Apsey — combined with three straight hit batsmen, two errors and a walk for all of Glen Lake’s runs. Buckley cut into Glen Lake’s 4-2 lead with a run in the fifth, but was shut down in the Bears’ final at bat.

“I don’t think we beat Ledford as much as Buckley gave one away,” said Laker coach Kris Herman. “But we’ve been on the other end of that. That’s baseball. We scraped for runs anyway

we could get them.”

Glen Lake pitcher Thomas Waning also had a strong performance, striking out 12 and yielding just four hits while going the distance.

The Lakers dropped the nightcap, 7-6, after battling back to tie the game with six runs in the fourth inning.

Dylan Wendels swatted a two-run double, and singles by Apsey and Curtis Bunek each knocked in two runs.

The Lakers used four pitchers.

Glen Lake showed its muscle in 1712 and 9-0 wins at Bellaire on Friday.

Wendels was the winning pitcher in the first game, going 3 1/3 innings.

“We played the first three innings to a 1-1 tie, and the last three innings took almost two hours,” Herman said.

Geno Peyerk and Apsey each singled and doubled.

Glen Lake’s Logan LaCross collected his first varsity win in the nightcap, allowing 6 hits and striking out 8 over 5 innings. Bunek doubled, tripled and drove in a run; Waning provided 2 singles.

The Lakers, who improved to 10-6 overall and are 2-4 in the Northwest, will travel Friday to Kingsley.

ST. MARY pitcher Lee Wichern fires toward home plate in Game 1 against Traverse City Christian on Friday.

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S-B boys second, G-L girls take third (1:37.44). And in the 1600 a winning team of Callewaert, Winowiecki, Pease and Matt Collins posted a time of 3:47.4.

Glen Lake’s best male competitors in the meet were Nick Butts and Kurt Kalis who were No. 1 and 2 in the 400, in 54.98 and 56.31, respectively.

In the 200, Lakers Tyler Stachnik and Carter Lee were second and third with times of 24.99 and 25.01.

Glen Lake’s 3200 relay team which included Butts, Kalis, Kenyon Fatt and Charlie Velis was second in 9:04.15.

Glen Lake girls were second in last week’s tri-meet. Suttons Bay fielded a team of nine for the meet.

“It was a good meet,” Laker coach Paul Christiansen said, adding that times continue to improve. “Benzie is definitely the league favorite. But the rest of the conference teams are really close.”

Dana Wessel won the pole vault for the Norse, clearing the bar at 7’ 11”.

Meanwhile, the Lakers had firsts from Lyndsey Friend and Katie Stowe in the 800 and 400, respectively.

Friend finished the course in 2:33.1; Stowe in 1:06.8.

Stowe posted a second-place finish in the 200 in 29.95 seconds.

In relays, Glen Lake won the 1600 in 4:35 with contributions from Friend, Stowe, Kelsey and Kaitlin Griggs. A second-place finish was posted in the 800 relay in 2:02.2. This team include Raegan Weston, Stowe, Siara Milroy and Paige Emerson.

Glen Lake was scheduled to host Benzie and Frankfort in a three-way meet yesterday, travel to Brethren Saturday and Buckley Tuesday for a quad meet with the Bears, Kingsley and Mesick.

Suttons Bay was scheduled to be on the road yesterday at Kingsley, at the Lake City Invitational Friday and at Benzie Tuesday for a tri-meet with the Huskies and Frankfort.

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The county’s two track teams were happy to not be traveling to Benzie County today.

But that doesn’t mean one won’t be seeing the Huskies, who were too much for both Suttons Bay and Glen Lake on April 25.

Both Benzie’s boys and girls topped Leelanau competitors as well as Buckley’s Bears. In boys competition, Suttons Bay was a distant second.

Glen Lake was third.

Cameron Tarleton won the 200 for the Norsemen in 24.76. Guy Beachnau broke the tape first in the 110 hurdles with a time of 17.02.

Relays were Suttons Bay’s strong suit with three firsts to their credit.

The Norse 400 relay team, which also included Tarleton was No. 1 with a time of 47.32. He was joined by Ken Pease, Randy Winowiecki and Dylan Evatt.

Callewaert replaced Winowiecki and along with Pease, Evatt and Tarleton won the 800 relay

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this stage,” Flaugh said, but rerouting major sections of the trail would be unusual.

Clark is hoping a resolution can be found.

“The park is continuing to work with the Traverse Lake folks on the alignment of the trail within the bounds of the environmental assessment that was done,” Clark said. “Those two groups will continue to work together to find the solution,” she said.

Construction began in late March on the first section of trail, which will connect Glen Arbor to the Dune Climb. The nearly five-mile segment is expected to be completed by July. The next section is a 10-mile stretch from the Dune Climb to Empire.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is managing the project, with work being done by Elmers Construction of Grawn.

The project received nearly $7 million in state and federal grants; another $1 million was raised privately.

Fundraising is ongoing for the remaining $2 million that is needed to complete the trail.

In all, there are five phases, with the trail expected to be complete in five to seven years, Clark said.

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The hope is that the trail will someday connect with the Betsie Valley Trail in Benzie County on one end, and with the Leelanau Trail, which runs from Suttons Bay to Traverse City, at its other end.

“The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail fits into the larger system of trails in Michigan that will take you from lake to lake,” said Julie Clark, executive director of TART Trails in Traverse City.

Rerouting the trail at this point is not out of the question, though moving it closer to the Lake Michigan shoreline may not be possible, as that area is a designated wilderness that does not allow for things like walking and biking trails, park officials say.

Diane Flaugh, environmental protection specialist with the National Park Service, said that during the process of planning the trail an environmental assessment was done to look at any impact and effect the trail would have along its trek through the county. During that process public hearings were held so people had the chance to give their input.

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A possible solution to a controversial path laid out for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail around Little Traverse Lake has been suggested, but area residents say routing the trail onto Traverse Lake Road is not a plausible fix.

And they have a petition signed by 200 people who live, own or use property along the nearly three-mile Little stretch of road to back up their Traverse position.

That solution Lake includes improvresidents ing or widening existing road at odds shoulders to allow of the path with park users to travel the road outside of its travservice el lanes.

“It’s not safe,” said Sandy Swanson. “There will be no barrier. There will be nothing to keep (users) in that area.”

Another option would be to run the 10-foot-wide trail alongside Traverse Lake Road, either 10 feet from the road edge or up to 100 feet from the center of the road.

Len and Sandy Swanson, who live on Traverse Lake Road, delivered the petition to the Leelanau County Road Commission at its regular meeting Tuesday.

“Property owners along Traverse Lake Road are opposed to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail using any of those proposed construction options ... ” the petition states. “… We believe there are serious traffic and safety issues, significant environmental concerns, and consequential impacts to private property owners with these proposed alternatives

to routing the trail down Traverse Lake Road.”

Len Swanson said that even improvements to the road shoulders will require the removal of hundreds of trees and wildflowers that grow along the northern side of the road – which is the impetus behind a push to have the road designated a Natural Beauty Road (NBR).

Several residents spoke out at a public hearing held in April on whether the road should get that designation. Most residents were in favor of the idea, which would make it more difficult to make changes, such as the construction of path and trails or even shoulder improvements, to the road.

Those who opposed the NBR designation said it would increase traffic along Traverse Lake Road, which begins and ends on M-22.

The Road Commission, which has jurisdiction over a 66-foot-wide easement that includes the road, shoulders and adjacent land, will vote on whether to establish an NBR at it May 15 meeting.

“There are two issues here and it’s not just preserving a scenic beauty road, which I like to see being done around the county for various reasons,” said John Popa, vice chair of the Road Commission.

“The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is entwined with this issue and that’s what concerns me. I think there are ways of resolving both issues and I don’t think it’s going to be immediate and easy.”

The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail has been in the making for several years.

The hard-surfaced pedestrian and biking trail — expected to cost $10 million from end to end — will follow 27 miles through the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area.

According to a map at the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail website, www. sleepingbeartrail.org, the trail starts at

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6:30 p.m. — Bingham Township Planning Commission, Township Hall, 7171 S. Center Hwy., Bingham Township.

6-8 p.m. — Ecological farm tour: Learn how Nic Welty incorporates ecological principles into his farming; Nine Bean Rows, 5441 Overlook Rd.,

Northport.

7 p.m. — A.A. meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland.

— Al Anon meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland.

— Empire Township Board: Empire Township Hall, W. Front St, Empire.

7:30 p.m. — Kasson Township Board, Kasson Township Hall, Newman Rd., Maple City.

TUESDAY 9 a.m. — Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Executive Committee Meeting: County Government Center, Suttons Bay. 9 a.m. — Input session on integration of Leland Public Schools and the Leelanau Children’s Center; Pedaling Beans, Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau.

11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center (call 271-3314 for cost and reservation info.) Friendship Community Center, 201 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay. 12 noon — Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (call 256-9724 for more info.): Basement, St. Mary Church, St. Marys Street, Lake Leelanau.

1 p.m. — Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Special Session; Interviews for legal counsel service; Commissioners Meeting Room, Leelanau County Government Center, Suttons Bay. 5:30 p.m. — Evening of Friendship & Science: Sponsored by the Inland Seas Education Association, held at the Inland Seas Education Center, 100 Dame St., Suttons Bay Village.

5-6:30 p.m. — Empire Area Food Pantry: Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, MacFarlane Road, Burdickville.

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ancient Eastern Exercise and Breathing Classes: Call 228-4030 for more info.; Leland Township Library, Cedar St., Leland.

6:30 p.m. — SMART recovery group: Suttons Bay Library.

7 p.m. — Leelanau Township Board: Township Hall, Nagonoba St., Northport.

— Glen Arbor Women’s Club meeting: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 610 Lake St., Glen Arbor.

WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. — Glen Arbor Township Emergency Services Advisory Commission: Glen Arbor Public Safety Building, Glen Arbor.

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Leland Library Story Time (call 256-9152 for more info.): Leland Township Library, Cedar Street, Leland.

11 a.m. — Interactive Story Time at Great Lakes Children’s Museum (call

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grants in 2007 and 2008 totalling $400,000; that money was used for assessments.

The former Sugar Loaf ski resort is the largest contamination site in the area, Galla said, with asbestos in the buildings, leakage from underground fuel storage tanks and, now, blighted buildings. Another site is the area that is being developed into Herman Park in Suttons Bay. The site has petroleum contamination on its northeast corner, she said.

A site makes the suspected list when it is nominated anonymously by someone in the area who may

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The county took over the property when taxes went unpaid.

Submitting a bid for the minimum amount of $42,500 was a non-profit organization called Grand Traverse Recretion & Arts, which also hopes to purchase the adjoining Norris School Building. The county-owned land is being eyed for parking, among other uses.

County treasurer Chelly Roush expects sale of the property to be on the agenda of the next County Board of Commissioners meeting, scheduled for Tuesday.

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Leelanau County has apparently found a buyer for the former Grand Traverse Overall contaminated site in Elmwood Township.

One bid was received by the county in a public sale of the property, which includes two lots and a small home. The property constitutes a Superfund environmental clean-up site that was discovered decades ago, and which will be the site of a treatment system scheduled to be installed this fall to remove toxins from the underground water supply.

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Leelanau County has $1 million available to be used for clean-up of contaminated sites, and is looking for developers who want to borrow it.

Three workshops will be held by the Leelanau County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (LCBRA) for people to learn how the county’s Revolving Loan Fund works, to learn about incentives that can help the community revitalize itself — and to ask questions.

All three workshops will be open to the public, but each is geared toward a different segment of the community. All will be held at the Leelanau County Government Center, 8527 E. Government Center Dr. Seminars are set for: • 1-2:30 p.m., May 9; geared toward public officials.

• 8:30-10 a.m., May 23: for lenders and real estate agents.

• 1-3 p.m., May 23: for environmental consultants, attorneys, developers, and architectural and engineering firms.

Trudy Galla, planning director for Leelanau County and director of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, said the county has a list of 40 known and 15 suspected contamination sites. Of the 40 known sites, 22 have been investigated and assessed for their extent of contamination, Galla said. The LCBRA received

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Water level complies Continued from Page 1 “I am dedicated to the responsible manipulation of the Leland Dam to maintain proper lake levels,” Christensen continued. “Jerry Culman is passionate about the exact manipulation of our crest gate dam to maintain the appropriate levels of the lake,” he said.

Culman explained that based on this year’s weather patterns, he began raising the dam and capturing more water in Lake Leelanau weeks earlier than usual because of unusually mild weather and the early disappearance of ice on the lake. The court order itself explains that the main reason for keeping lake levels a foot lower in the winter is to minimize ice damage to waterfront properties.

“If I don’t have the lake level up to where it’s supposed to be by April 15, I really do hear about it from the people

Drain commissioner faces opposition Leelanau County Drain Commissioner Steve Christensen said he has no hard feelings over recent public criticism he’s faced and won’t be surprised if he faces even more in the future.

An elected official, Christensen will face a challenger for his position in the August 7 Primary Election. He has generally run unopposed during his 12 years in the position.

Running as a Republican against Christensen this summer will be Elmwood Township resident John Richards. An engineer who works in Traverse City, Richards has roots in Leelanau County that go back generations.

“I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Steve Christensen,” Richards said this week. “My primary focus in running for the office of Drain Commissioner is to give something back to my community. Turnover is good in any position.”

Christensen is seeking a fourth fouryear term as county Drain Commissioner. The incumbent is responsible for dam inspections as well as administration of the county’s drainage plan, stormwater ordinance, and soil erosion plan. The job pays $12,000 per year.

Although Christensen is responsible for administration of the county’s soil erosion plan, the independent Leelanau Conservation District is responsible for issuing soil erosion permits under an agreement with the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners. Christensen also works for the Conservation District as an erosion control officer at a rate of $17.75 per hour.

That does not sit well with Elmwood Township resident Don Barrows who has frequently criticized the Drain Commissioner for “double dipping” at taxpayer expense. Barrows has also complained publicly about fees he has been charged to obtain soil erosion permits for his own property from the Conservation District.

Christensen said he acknowledges that there is some overlap in his duties as Drain Commissioner and as a soil erosion officer with the Conservation District. But, he said, the system was set up that way by the county board more than 12 years ago – before his first term as Drain Commissioner.

Christensen’s challenger in the Aug. 7 election, Richards, said he was urged to run for Drain Commissioner by fellow Elmwood Township resident Barrows.

Christensen has also come under criticism recently from former county commissioner and Lake Leelanau waterfront property owner Wayne Wunderlich, who has asserted that Christensen recently violated a court order specifying how Lake Leelanau water levels should be set at the Leland Dam. Christensen countered that the court order has been followed “exactly.”

who live on the lake and want to start putting in their docks and boat hoists,” Culman explained. “The conditions this year are very similar to 1989 and 1990 when we had trouble getting the lake up to its summer level. You sometimes need to start capturing the water a little early if you want to reach the court ordered level by April 15 — and that’s exactly what we did this year.”

The court order states that higher summer lake levels will be maintained “from April 15 of each year or at ice break -up…whichever occurs later, until November 15 of each year.” On Nov. 15 of each year the lake level is reduced one foot until the following April 15, according to the order.

At last week’s Leland Dam Authority meeting, officials discussed results of a recent informal inspection of the dam conducted by Culman and Christensen.

Culman explained that a hairline crack had appeared in a concrete ceiling of a control room immediately adjacent to the dam partly underneath The Cove, a restaurant in Leland’s Fishtown. In addition, some of the concrete is flaking off pads normally submerged underwater that support sleeves around a camshaft that rotates the dam’s crest gates up and down.

Christensen said he planned to consult a contractor who applied a waterproof compound on the concrete walls and ceiling in the control room. In addition, he received a quote of $3,500 from the contractor who constructed the dam, Gerace Construction, for repairing the concrete pads.

Christensen said that members of the Leland Dam Authority agreed that a state inspector should be asked to take a closer look at those portions of the dam during a tri-annual inspection that is slated to be conducted this summer.

Christensen said the inspection normally costs around $2,000, paid through a special fund set up in the Dam Authority budget.

“At this point, we’re still trying to determine if these conditions are really a problem that should worry us or not; they appear quite minor, but you never know,” Christensen said. “So, we agreed that our next step is to go ahead and have the dam inspected as scheduled and see what might be required.”

A dam near the mouth of the Leland

Lakers claim state title

JERRY CULMAN, Leelanau County maintenance director, inspects concrete wearing away from pads supporting a cam sleeve used to steady gates on the Leland Dam. Culman set the gates Friday to hold back the Leland River while he conducted an inspection.

River has been in existence since at least the 1920’s. The Lake Leelanau water level was previously controlled by the placement of wooden boards in slots to regulate water flow over the top of the dam.

The county completely rebuilt the dam in 2006 at a cost of almost $1 million. Computer controlled hydraulic rams, which can be manipulated on site or remotely, now rotate crest gates to the appropriate angle to regulate water flow and set water levels in Lake Leelanau.

Much of the funding for the new

dam came from a special assessment of $2.75 per front foot collected from Lake Leelanau waterfront property owners over a three year period. About 20 percent of the construction costs came from the county’s general fund.

In 2008, the Leland Dam Authority was required to spend about $38,000 from its reserve maintenance fund to fix a two foot-wide sinkhole that appeared immediately adjacent to the dam. Since then, however, only routine maintenance has been required on the dam.

Funding big part of 101st election Continued from Page 1 about $150,000, far more money than any of his challengers for the 101st House seat. The 101st House district includes Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.

Bailey, who grew up and resides in Leelanau County, is Tribal Chair of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. An articulate and very visible candidate, he’s drawn support and donations from both sides of the aisle — and from down the middle.

“I said to him, ‘I think you are the kind of person we should be getting as a candidate’,” said Don Coe, owner of Black Star Farms winery with operations in Bingham Township and on the Old Mission Peninsula. “I said to Derek, ‘I think you’ll make a great candidate’.”

Coe, who was appointed to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture

by Democratic and Republican governors, considers himself a middle-ofthe-road moderate. Black Star Farms hosted an impromptu gathering last week of supporters of Bailey, who said a lack of funding was the main reason he was withdrawing from the Congressional campaign.

Supporters such as Coe were the main reason Bailey flirted for a short time with running for Congress without party affiliation. About a month ago an email went out inviting media announcing his switch to an independent — but the event was quickly cancelled.

“There was some discussions in our campaign, but never acted upon,” explained Bailey. “We looked at the support we were receiving. We had support from Democrats, independents

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and Republicans.”

In fact, Bailey said of the makeup of his exploratory and campaign committees, “half were registered Republicans.”

Bailey was facing stiff opposition in the Primary Election, as former state Sen. Gary McDowel had already raised $650,000. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to face first-term Republican Cong. Dr. Dan Banishek.

Remarks by Bailey, who never left campaign mode, were received with applause. “We are going to engage, and inspire and get people to the polls to win this election,” he said.

Bailey told supporters that between $1.2 million and $1.5 million was needed to run a successful Congressional campaign. “We’re not going to raise $1.5 million,” he said.

However, the $150,000 his campaign has raised would give him the biggest war chest in the state House race — by far. He hopes to use that money to run for state office.

“We’re under legal review, so we are looking into that. But it’s been done before. That’s what we’re being told,” he said in an interview.

Rep. Ray Franz (R-Onekama), who was interviewed last week, said his last campaign report to the Michigan Secretary of State showed he had raised “just under $20,000” for 2011. He presently has about $75,000 in campaign funds, he said.

And a third candidate in the race, at least in terms of generating publicity, said he has raised about $20,000 “all from small donors. Allen O’Shea, a Democrat from Manistee County, brings an impressive resume to the

race, having served for eight years as a county commissioner, been a township supervisor and run a small building supply business for 40 years.

Franz and O’Shea believe Bailey cannot use money raised for a federal race in his campaign for the state House.

“Quite frankly, I just hope he does the right thing,” said Franz, who unsuccessfully ran for the State House in 2008 before being elected in 2010. Franz defeated one-time Democratic House representative Dan Scripps of Northport.

Franz, who preferred not to discuss Bailey’s campaign spending, added: “As long as he abides by the law.”

Franz recalls being outspent 3-to-1 in his last campaign. “It’s about how much you work, and your message, and not so much about money,” he said.

O’Shea was more vocal.

“This is absolutely unfounded and illegal. That money cannot be used in the state race; he ought to get some legal opinion on that,” said O’Shea.

O’Shea, who has attended township, village and school board meetings in Leelanau County as part of his campaign, learned that Bailey had switched races from media coverage. He was not called to comment in early coverage.

But now he plans to step up his campaign in response to the Primary challenge.

“I’ve had a lot of calls from supporters; I‘ve had a lot of calls from people I didn’t know who said Mr. Bailey was running here and running there,” said O’Shea. “Those are aspects of life you have to deal with. As a small business person, I have dealt with so many issues that come unexpectedly to my company that you have to be prepared (to handle). You have to be resilient.”

Continued from Page 1 on the six teammates are assigned to each part of the problem based on their skill set.

The verbal portion is a spontaneous word association exercise with higher points given to more creative responses. The hands-on part of the problem required the team to design, build, and drive a vehicle that would travel a course where it encountered three different situations. The vehicle was required to display a different human emotion for each encounter and one causing it to travel in reverse. The team used the Wizard of Oz as a basis for their presentation.

Using a scooter a grandparent had given as a present years ago, the team built its vehicle by adding a four-foot board and steering wheel.

“The ‘tornado’ in our skit is the vehicle,” sixth grader Mallory Lund explained, adding that its name is “The Toronado”.

Teammate Sonja Stairs chimed in, “Dorothy (played by Lund) rides the Toronado and goes to Oz, where everything is crazy,” Sonja said. “And Dorothy has to cure the city.”

Like a tornado, the vehicle base spins in circles when moved forward or backward.

“That was the tough part,” Brady said.

Through trial and error, the team brought The Toronado to life by attaching a drill in reverse to a bicycle wheel.

The next challenge was how to evoke emotion from the vehicle.

“When we change emotion, there has to be some type of a special effect,” said Sonja Stairs whose sister Seneca is also on the team, along with Andrea Newman.

At one point in the student-written skit, the Toronado falls in love. The initial thought was to have a sign flip down bearing a heart. But the team was encouraged by parent coaches, Charlie and Jennifer Stairs, to go to the next level.

“When they come up with an idea that doesn’t work, it’s our job to steer them in the right direction without telling them what to do,” said Charlie Stairs, who is in his second year as a coach. His wife, Jennifer, has been coaching much of the same team for the past five years. She cried upon learning the team was state champion.

“I’ve watched these kids light up when they come up with a good idea and come up with a different solution when they struggled,” she said.

Again, through trial and error, the team devised a mechanism which would mix vinegar and baking soda to create CO2 and inflate a heart-shaped balloon.

“We tried Mentos and Diet Coke first, but it didn’t make enough gas,” Lund said.

The team did something similar with a mechanism that released blue hand-blown balloons when the tornado was sad.

For going the extra distance, the team received OM’s coveted Ranatra Fusca award, given to teams or individuals who display tremendous creativity.

The benefits of OM are many.

“They learn to persevere, teamwork and how to learn from their mistakes,” Charlie Stairs said.

The take-away for the only male team member is “team.”

“OM is nothing but ‘team’. If you don’t have a good team, you don’t have a good problem,” Brady said.

An estimated $4,000 to $6,000 is needed to get the team and chaperones to Iowa for world competition Memorial Day weekend.

Contributions may be mailed to Glen Lake Community Schools, Attention Kim Wright, 3375 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI 49664.

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TAKING NATURE'S COURSE Suttons Bay woman to hike 2,663 miles

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

BRIAN HARRIS, left, and Caleigh Lennerth pose in Suttons Bay on Sunday. The pair were to begin a 2,663-mile hike along the Pacific Coast starting today.

Caleigh Lennerth and her boyfriend Brian Harris are taking a hike.

But it’s no walk in park.

Lennerth, a 20-year-old Suttons Bay grad, and Harris, a 28-year-old Traverse City West grad, start today on a 2,663-mile journey along the Pacific Coast that is expected to take six months to complete.

“It’s our gig,” Lennerth said. “It’s what we like to do.

“We just like to live with what we can.”

The pair left Leelanau County on Tuesday morning. They were going to San Diego Wednesday before being transported to the trailhead near the Mexican border this morning.

The northwestern Michigan pair will follow a designated route — the Pacific Crest Trail. The route runs through a national forest — and where possible — is protected wilderness. For the most part, the trail avoids civilization and covers scenic and pristine mountainous terrain. It passes through the Laguna, San Jacinto, San Bernardino, San Gabriel, Liebre, Tehachapi, Sierra Nevada, and Klamath ranges in California, and the Cascade Range in California, Oregon, and Washington states.

They expect to pass through every kind of weather to get to Washington.

“We enjoy challenges,” Lennerth said. “And this seems like a good idea.

“The reward is all those wonderful sights every mile.”

Lennerth and Harris, who heard about the hike while living out in Portland, Ore. the last year, are novice hikers.

Still they expect to walk north, three miles an hour, 20 miles a day, five days a week.

“You worry about bears and cougars, but you just have to take all the pre-cautions,” Lennerth said.

“It’s nerve wracking, but exciting, too,” Lennerth’s mother said. “Caleigh likes to hike, she loves the outdoors.

“Their whole life is going to be on their backs.”

Lennerth’s mother worries there will be times when she will hear nothing from her daughter.

“They’re going to go for long stretches where we won’t hear anything from them,” she said.

Although the pair said cell phone reception is available about 90 percent of the time, communication may still be an issue.

“It’s going to be a challenge,” Lennerth said. “ ... one of the biggest challenges because I suck at communication.”

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Vintners plan events to help young children and families

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

Two weekend wine events will benefit young children and families.

Ladies of Leelanau, an art exhibit featuring the works of six female county artists, will be featured throughout the May at Circa Estate Winery near Lake Leelanau.

Works of Brenda J. Clark, Gina Erb, Mary Fuscaldo, Helen Sica, Kathy Snedeker and Trudy Underhill will be on display at the winery through the end of the month.

An opening reception is set for Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will kick off a month of activities focused on women and families.

A portion of the proceeds from all wine and art sales throughout the month will be donated to the Leelanau Baby Pantry.

“This is the fourth year we’re doing it,” Circa winemaker Margaret Bell said. “Each year, we dedicate a portion of the receipts to a non-profit or child-related organization. When I found out the number of families served by the baby pantry, I thought that would be a good place to put

the funds.”

The Leelanau County Baby Pantry serves an average of 40 children per week from a facility owned by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Suttons Bay. “Although there are a lot of worthwhile causes to raise money for … I was always raised that if you take care of home, other good things will come,” Bell said. “We wanted to raise money for a program that really helps families and women.”

Previous receipts of the donated proceeds were applied toward scholarships to the Leelanau Children’s Center and Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble and art scholarships for students attending classes at the Old Art Building in Leland.

“It’s a lovely event that serves the community,” Snedeker said. “It’s a great honor to be part of it.”

Those attending are encouraged to bring items to donate to the pantry. Possible items include: baby clothes, toys, diapers, and bath items.

Also this weekend the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association (LPVA) will host ist annual Sip and Savor wine trail event.

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KATHLEEN SNEDEKER, from left, Brenda J. Clark and Gina Erb are three of the six artists whose work will be featured this month at Ladies of Leelanau, an exhibit at Circa Estate Winery. They are shown here with Cosmic Inflation, an acrylic piece

by Trudy Underhill.

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Stalking Northport Sportsman’s Club asparagus Annual Smelt Dinner Serving 4-8 p.m. at the

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Fresh asparagus is poking its head up for another look, and this time parttime farmer Doug Hohnke hopes stalks stick around for awhile.

Hohnke, whose “real” job is as a responder for the Federal Emergency Management Authority, enjoys growing asparagus on a few acres he owns off Bugai Road in Elmwood Township.

He’ll leave a few bags in a cooler for sale to passersby, make a few deliveries, and eat his share.

“When I go to my dentist, I’ll sell five bags in the office,” he said. The going price is three pounds for $5.

Last year he started selling asparagus on April 25, but this season it wasn’t until Tuesday that stalks grew high enough for any kind of a harvest.

Frosts killed off the first three or four pickings, which isn’t that unusual.

Stalks were three inches on Tuesday afternoon; Hohnke expects to be selling them by the weekend.

“I’m planning on still having a regular crop. They say you can pick 12-15 times. At some point, you’ve just got to let it go and grow up,” he said.

DOUG HOHNKE of Elmwood Township expects a good harvest of fresh asparagus by this weekend. Frosts damaged earlier stalks — including this one.

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Saturday, May 5th

Gallery 22 is hailing the return of many migrating songbirds with an exhibit of fine art by Greg Garman.

Garman, well known for his expertise in two forms of art, is both an accomplished wood sculptor and talented watercolorist. Among the many songbird and raptor carvings on exhibit, there is a life-sized bald eagle. The wooden sculpture is the rest of five months of labor.

Garman’s watercolor paints demonstrate his love for and knowledge of

birds and their habitat.

Gallery owners Dawn Russell, Susan Fehrenbach and Jane Ditri agree: “His birds are so realistic, lifelike and detailed, they look as if they might take flight or burst into song,” said Russell.

The exhibit will be featured throughout the month of May. An opening reception is set for 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 11 at Gallery 22 and 22 Vines and Wines restaurant, 5046 S. West Bay Shore Dr.

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New home starts spike issuance of permits

Treeline Gallery

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

CHRISTIAN YAPLE is a 22-year-old sandwich artist at the Suttons Bay Subway.

Talking with

Christian Yaple Name: Christian Yaple.

Town or township of residence: Bingham Township.

Age and birthplace: 22, Traverse City.

Occupation: Sandwich artist, Subway in Suttons Bay. Marital status: Engaged to be married.

You live in Leelanau County because: I was born here.

Last good movie you saw: Moneyball. A 2011 movie about a general manager’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computergenerated analysis to acquire new players.

Last good book you read: It’s been a while, don’t recall.

If you could trade places with one person for a day, who would that be: Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees first baseman. He’s my favorite. I’d like to hit a home run into the upper deck and not a cheap one.

Things important to you that you have accomplished so far: Getting through three years of col-

lege and getting to the point in my life where I’m ready for the next stage — marriage.

What you hope to be doing in 10 years: Making money.

Things you lose sleep over: Reading online news articles late at night.

If you could change one thing in Leelanau County, it would be: Making it more friendly yearround with jobs instead of being so dead in the winter.

Favorite dessert: Schaum torte, a German delicate dessert which is made with egg whites and sugar.

Are you a coffee drinker: Yes, decaf.

Favorite place in Leelanau County: Good Harbor beach. It’s a nice big beach and open. Even when it’s packed, you feel like you have your own piece of real estate to relax and have fun in the summer with friends.

If you had more time you would: Further my education.

The words that best describe you are: Honest ... I’m very honest.

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Opening Monday, May 21st 103 Jefferson St. • Suttons Bay or by appointment call Jackie at 231.271.4879 call Alyce at 616.450.6708 www.treeline-gallery.com

Charles Murphy will be in the gallery on Saturday, May 26th, from 1:00 - 3:00 to autograph the book "Chickadees At Night"

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Don’t look now, but it appears the economy may be turning around based on a surge of permits issued by the county Construction Code Authority in the past two weeks.

Thirty-one permits were issued by the department staff in the last two weeks of April, nearly eclipsing the total for the first 4½ months. To date, 70 permits have been issued by the code authority this year.

The value of the additional permits was $3,901,858. The big influx brought the total estimated value of projects in the county this year to $7,386,566 — the highest since the first week of May 2008.

That year, 108 permits were issued

by May Day valued at $7,517,530 — significantly higher than the total two years ago at this time when it tallied just $4,502,602.

Bolstered by five new home starts and construction of a wine tasting facility in Leland Township, 2012 construction could mark an economic turnaround for the county.

The following is a list of projects for which permits have been issued, listed by the community in which work is being done: VILLAGE OF EMPIRE — Heather LLC (Ronald L. Bishop), change of use of residential unit at 10085 W. Front St. ($48,000); Melissa and Scott Okerlund (Harriger Construction) addition to single-family residence at 11014 S. LaCore St. ($38,200).

VILLAGE OF SUTTONS BAY — Michelle Newton (Boulder Construction), interior alteration to existing garage at 210 N. St. Mary St. ($6,000).

BINGHAM — Nick LaTorre Trust, addition to single-family residence at 4822 S. West Bay Shore Dr., ($98,040); Roderick Munro/Elizabeth Rice (Richard Parker Builder LLC) residential post frame building at 11300 E. Hidden Valley Dr. ($10,560); Mark O’Dell/Anne Ttees (Dale Boone Construction), new single-family residence at 5601 S. Elm Ridge Trail ($301,480); Mark O’Dell/Anne Ttees (Dale Boone Construction), new detached garage at 5601 S. Elm Ridge Trail ($12,000).

CENTERVILLE —Holy Rosary Catholic Church (S & S Contracting, Custom Home Building), interior alteration at 6980 S. Schomberg Rd. ($2,000); Holy Rosary Catholic Church (S & S Contracting, Custom Home Building), interior alteration to school (A-3 assembly) at 6974 S. Schomberg

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SOLON — Jonas and Elva Yoder, single-family residence at 6375 E. Hoxie Rd., ($741,160).

SUTTONS BAY — Edward A. Wright, repair/replace fire damage at 3315 N. Stowe Rd. ($30,000); Michael and Kelly Cherry, residential detached garage at 1160 E. Chimoski View ($9,600); Kathy A. Westlake Trust (Ralph Korson Building Contractor) demolition of single-family residence at 1755 S. Meadow Ridge, $1.

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CLEVELAND — Cleveland Township (Kal Excavating) demolition of single-family residence at 1840 E. Ridge Cliff Tr., ($1).

EMPIRE — David Kaminski Living Trust (Salisbury & May) new single-family residence at 7310 W. Empire Hwy., ($378,840); Thomas and Mary Hagen (Habegger Construction) sunroom addition at 6032 W. Woods Dr., ($16,560); Greg/ Anne Johnson (Myers Mobile Home

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GLEN ARBOR — Elaine Miller Revocable Trust (Paul Mauer General Contracting) residential detached garage at 4805 W. Northwood Dr., ($54,860).

KASSON — Cochran family Investments (Brakel Construction) new single-family residence at 620 W. Valley Rd. ($936,670).

LEELANAU — William A. Salter/ Julie A. Salter, residential addition to single-family residence at 11465 N. Shore Dr. ($26,280); Province of Detroit Jesuits (Hornacek Construction) interior alterations to toilet at 4727 S. West Bay shore Dr., ($21,398).

LELAND — William and Renee Morrow Trust, new residential detached seasonal studio at 206 N. Lake St. ($40,320); Siedle Partnership (Burkholder Construction) addition to

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Dispatch Blotter Wednesday, April 25, 3:31 p.m. — Leland Township — Someone has been dumping tires on 40-acre wooded parcel.

Wednesday, April 25, 4:18 p.m. — Leelanau Township — White Honda went by walkers driving 50 mph in a 25 mph zone.

Wednesday, April 25, 4:57 p.m. — Elmwood — Grand Traverse County requests BOL (be on the lookout) for a red Grand Prix driven by a female eating and talking on the phone at the same time.

Wednesday, April 25, 7:17 p.m. — Bingham Township — Found a couple on her father’s property and when asking them to leave, they were uncooperative.

Left soon after.

Friday, 2:58 p.m. — Elmwood Township — Dangerous driver, appeared to be male in his 80s. The driver of a white GMC Envoy ran someone off the road on Division and Front Streets and was tailgating on M-22 northbound to Suttons Bay. Friday, 10:27 p.m. — Solon Township — Neighbor knocking on door, intoxicated female, does this often. Caller would like her spoken to.

Saturday, 11:28 a.m. — Elmwood Township — Six-pack of beer taken out

of fridge in garage. Entry gained through back door of garage.

Saturday, 11:52 a.m. — Elmwood Township — Caller stated someone tried to run him over with a vehicle and ran over his foot. OfďŹ cers made contact with both parties. No report required.

Saturday, 12:31 p.m. — Elmwood Township — Caller was passed by a gray Mercedes northbound on M-22, had to swerve off the road while passing several cars.

Saturday, 9:37 p.m. — Kasson Township — Caller thinks neighbors may be starting a recreational ďŹ re and caller wanted to know the status of the burn ban. If it gets out of hand, subject will call back.

Saturday, 9:55 p.m. — Suttons Bay Township — Two hounds have been howling for the past two hours.

Sunday, 4:18 p.m. — Leelanau Township — Caller reports two huge excavator tires stolen from behind his pole building. Each valued at $2,000.

Monday, 2:23 p.m. — Leelanau Township — Damage to property in retaliation for billing issue.

Monday, 4:12 p.m. — Kasson Township — Two knives stolen.

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Dustin S. Power, 39, 1360 Elk Run, Traverse City — Defective equipment; $200 ďŹ ne, $150 costs.

Micah C. Manikas, 25, 625 ButterďŹ eld Dr., East Lansing — No insurance; $25 ďŹ ne, $140 costs.

Alison E. Manning, 45, 3750 Kenosha Trail, Suttons Bay — Dog running at large; $230 ďŹ nes and costs.

Kathryn L. Rood, 59, 6671 W. Old State Rd., Central Lake — No proof of insurance; $25 costs.

Mary G. Medina Lucero, 27, 129 S. Cedar St., Traverse City — Speeding 6-10

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Thomas M. Sexton, 26, 17154 Hoxeyville Rd., Wellston — Defective equipment; $200 ďŹ ne, $175 costs.

William L. Thompson, 43, 421 Barlow St., Traverse City — Speeding 45 mph in 40 zone; $6 ďŹ ne, $94 costs.

Vincent R. Tomczak, 57, 1460 N. Eagle Hwy., Lake Leelanau — No proof of registration; $8 ďŹ ne, $82 costs.

Teia A. John, 27, 2588 N. Peshawbestown Rd., Suttons Bay — Speeding 60 mph in 55 zone, reduced from 70 mph; $6 ďŹ ne; $119 costs.

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Britney E. Rokos, 21, 9267 Lake Ann Rd., Traverse City — Sentenced on charges of operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident; 365 days probation with credit for jail time served; not to consume or possess alcohol or mood altering drugs nor reside where present; not to enter bars or casinos; attend Impact Panel; daily Breathalyzer for 30 days, then random; random drug screening; ďŹ ve days community service in lieu of 10 days in jail; to obey all court orders, including payments; $200 ďŹ ne, $500 costs, $75 crime victims fund; $100 judicial fee, $125 arresting agency fee, $79 prosecuting attorney costs.

Micah C. Manikas, 25, 224 St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay — Arraigned on charges of driving without insurance, driving without a licence; pleaded not guilty; bond continued; pretrial conference set for May 11.

Andrew V. Peck, 20, 9319 E. Bingham Rd., Traverse City — Arraigned on a charge of probation violation; pleaded guilty; probation revoked.

Corey J. Raphael, 22, 2202 Nish Nash Bah, Peshawbestown — Failed to appear for arraignment on a charge of possession of marijuana; no bond; bench warrant issued.

Thomas H. Carr, 63, 317 Wayland Ave., East Lansing — Arraigned on a charge of operating under the inuence of alcohol; pleaded guilty; charge of open intoxicants dismissed; sentenced to 12 months probation with credit for jail time served; not to consume or possess alcohol or illegal drugs; not to enter bars or casinos; attend Alcohol Highway Safety Panel, Impact Panel; random Breathalyzer four times per month; random alcohol urine screening; three days community service in lieu of six days in jail; $200 ďŹ ne, $800 costs, $ 75 crime victims fund, $50 judicial fee, $125 arresting agency fee.

Justina Sams, 20, 1103 SW Bay Shore Dr., Suttons Bay — Sentenced on a charge of minor in possession, 2nd offense; $100 ďŹ nes, $200 costs, $75 crime victims fund, $50 judicial fee; $294 court appointed attorney fee; sentenced deferred on a charge of domestic violence; 365 days probation; no possession of ďŹ rearms or residing where present; not to consume or possess alcohol or illegal drugs or reside where present; attend 12step program meetings weekly; obtain 12-step sponsor within 60 days; attend Basic Awareness group and Early Recovery group; Breathalyzer twice daily for 30 days, then random four times per month; random alcohol urine screening two times per month; no contact with victim; $100 ďŹ ne, $400 costs, $75 crime victim fund, $50 judicial fee, $294 court appointed attorney fee.

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Leland Public School has a Multiage Kindergarten Open House scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2012. Those planning to attend should call Leland Public School at 256-9857 for an appointment.

At that time we will take your mailing address and send you a packet of information about the Multiage Kindergarten Program along with forms to complete before attending the Open House.

Along with the completed packet, please bring your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certificate (no other form is acceptable) and immunization records.

At the Open House, your child will have an opportunity to have an informal interview and tour the room with Mrs. Beth Osorio and Mrs. Kristy Fisher, the Kindergarten teachers. While your child tours the classrooms, you will talk with staff members who will be on hand to answer questions about the program. Parents will also be expected to review immunization records. Plan on spending 20-30 minutes at the Open House.

To be eligible for Multiage Kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year, children must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2012. School Readiness is always an important topic.

We welcome your family to the Leland Public School district and look forward to meeting your special child on Friday, May 11!

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per month; bench trial set for June 1.

Bryce M. Steikar, 18, 9176 Kasson Rd., Cedar â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Waived right to trial by jury on a charge of driving with license suspended; bond continued; bench trial set for June 8.

Sean J. Chapman, 53, 205 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arraigned on a charge of operating under the inďŹ&#x201A;uence of alchohol; pleaded not guilty; bond continued; approved for in-home testing twice daily; pretrial conference set for May 11.

Luke R. Mikowski, 30, 9880 E. Otto Rd., Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arraigned on a charge of probation violation; pleaded guilty; to serve two days in jail.

Elias R. Wreford, 30, 9840 Wilce Rd., Empire â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arraigned on a charge of probation violation; pleaded guilty; credit for time served; daily Breathalyzer until further notice.

Robert D. Benbow, 44, 2292 Gregory Lane, Kingsley â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Show cause hearing for failure to pay ďŹ nes and costs on charges of driving on a suspended license and open intoxicants; bench warrant issued; amount owed $1,208.

Jonathan L. Twocrow, 20, 10037 E. Fort Rd., Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Failed to appear for arraignment on charges of driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana; bench warrant issued; bond revoked.

Victor Barajas, 27, 2560 N. Peshawbestown Rd., Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Probation violation hearing; pleaded guilty; probation revoked; credit for time served; ďŹ nes and costs preserved; sentenced on a charge of driving while intoxicated; 12 months probation; not to consume or possess alcohol or mood altering drugs; not to enter bars or casinos; substance abuse assessment; daily Breathalyzer; random drug screening; credit for time served; three days community service in lieu of six days in jail; $100 ďŹ ne, $800 costs, $75 crime victims fund, $50 judicial fee, $294 court appointed attorney fee, $125 arresting agency fee.

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Justin F. Stinson, 28, 1928 E. Swanson Trail, Cedar â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Show cause hearing for failure to appear on a charge of dog at large; pleaded guilty; ordered to secure dog, ďŹ nd a home for dog and provide proof to the prosecuting attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce; six months probation; $5 ďŹ ne, $75 costs, $48 judicial fee.

Cameron V. Schocko, 21, 4055 Fort Rd., Apt. 123-B, Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pleaded guilty to a charge of non-sufďŹ cient funds less than $100; one charge of no checking account dropped; six months probation; ordered to pay restitution; $75 ďŹ nes, $100 costs, $75 crime victims fund, $50 judicial fee, $294 court appointed attorney fee.

Bethany A. Brooks-West, 42, 20910 Red Oak Dr., Lake Ann â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arraigned on a charge of driving while intoxicated; pleaded not guilty; $500 personal recognizance bond set; not to consume or possess alcohol or mood altering drugs; daily Breathalyzer; not to enter bars or casinos; pretrial conference set for May 11.

Carlos A. Sotelo-Pascual, 36, 10080 SW Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sentenced on a charge of operating under the inďŹ&#x201A;uence of alcohol; 365 days probation with credit for jail time served; not to consume or possess alcohol or mood altering drugs; not to enter bars or casinos; attend Impact Weekend, Impact Panel; Breathalyzer twice daily for 30 days, then random four times per month; random alcohol and drug screening; 5 days of community service; $100 ďŹ ne, $800 costs, $75 crime victims fund, $50 judicial fee, $125 arresting agency fee; $79 prosecuting attorney costs.

Elliot M. Allchin, 23, 2380 S. Maple Valley Rd., Suttons Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Waived right to trial by jury on a charge of driving with license suspended; bond continued; not to consume or possess alcohol or mood altering drugs; not to enter bars or casinos; random urine screens twice per month; random Breathalyzer four times

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The County Road Commission workers were filling in the cracks of spring Tuesday along Co. Road 641.

The annual rite of spring had a new touch as the Road Commission had its own crack sealer. In years past, the Road Commission had rented the sealers.

“We’ve got a new machine and we’re trying it out,” said Road Commission worker Dave Freeze, who was directing Tom Herman in the truck and Tim Eggert, who was filling in the open cracks.

“It’s about 380-400 degrees,” Freeze noted. “It’ll take 15-20 minutes to dry. It just depends on how deep a crack is.”

“Once this get cool, it gets hard again,” Eggert said.

Freeze said the Road Commission rented the sealers in past years.

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DAVE FREEZE, left, signals to driver Tom Herman (in truck) to stop as Tim Eggert seals a crack on Co. Road 641. The Road Commission workers were resealing a stretch of the road south of M-204.

NORTHPORT SCHOOL’S KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 Kindergarten Round-Up will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the kindergarten room at Northport Public School.

Parents with children that will be five years old on or before December 1, 2012 should plan on attending. Children will have the opportunity to participate in fun, informal, school readiness activities. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization records.

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COACH CLAYTON Ball makes a point during Friday’s M-22 team practice at Hancock Field.

BOYS OF SPRING

Leelanau County boys, who wanted to take soccer beyond the recreational level, have signed up to compete in the Cherry Capitol Cup on May 19-20 at the Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer complex.

The Leelanau County M-22 boys, who also compete individually for other teams in the Leelanau County Soccer Club (LCSC) that kicked off its regular season last weekend, were

practicing Friday at Hancock Field in Leland.

“It’s a county-wide, first-come, firstserved rec team,” said Clayton Ball, LCSC president and coach of the tournament-bound 12-and-under boys.

“And they have never played together as a team before.”

The players represent Glen Lake, Leland, Suttons Bay and Northport schools.

The LCSC has 43 teams and 418 kids competing in age brackets from Under-6 to Under-14. It also had two select travel teams for U-10 and U-14 boys.

“We had more kids interested in participating then a roster will permit so we needed to have tryouts for them,” said Ball, therefore the select status.

Ball also coaches a U-12 girls team in the LCSC.

CLAYTON BALL, coach of the M-22 team, holds a ball while his players run a drill.

ANDREW TONDREAU sprints ahead with the ball as M-22 teammate Hank Guest gives chase in recent practice.

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KIDS PLAY IN THE PARK Youngsters around Hancock Field on Friday were in their own little worlds while the Leland girls were playing Suttons Bay girls soccer.

Two friends, Radley Fornes and Lorna Wiesen, spent much of the time with their wagon on the adjoining baseball field, playing their own version of girls’ ‘Sandlot.’

Meanwhile, 19-month-old Roland Zachman didn’t spent much time watching his older sister, Sethe, compete for the Norse in the soccer match.

Roland Zachman spent most of his energy kicking around the soccer ball and throwing a plastic water bottle.

The youngsters may not have known the outcome of the soccer match, but it was still a good day at the park.

SUTTONS BAY’S Roland Zachman, 19-months-old, kicks a soccer ball Friday at Hancock Field on the sidelines of the Suttons Bay vs. Leland girls soccer match.

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LIGHT WEIGHT back packs, carried by Brian Harris and Caleigh Lennerth, will hold all the essentials for a long hike.

Suttons Bay woman to hike 2,663 miles Continued from Page 1 Lennerth’s mother thought the hiking idea was absurd at first.

“I thought she was crazy, but not as much as her grandmothers’ thought,” Petroskey said. “But I can see it.

“I understand it. It’ll be fun. It’s an adventure and when you’re young, and 21, that’s when you are supposed to do it.”

“Why not do it!” Harris said. “The time is now.

“And now that it’s getting down to the crunch, I feel like it’s not going to be long enough. It’ll be too short.”

The couple, who have been in Leelanau County the past three weeks staying with Lennerth’s mom, Kari Petroskey, did some 20 mile hikes to and from their home in Portland.

“We put on our backpacks and hiked from one end of the park to the other and stayed with some people in the

downtown,” Lennerth said.

While in Leelanau, the two worked for hops growers in Empire and Suttons Bay. “It was like doing squat thrusts all day,” Lennerth said. “It was great conditioning.”

Richard Roberts of the Harbor House in Leland is sponsoring the hiking trip.

He gave the pair some top of the line equipment and clothing for the adventure, Caleigh’s mom said.

The hikers say they will be checking in along the way and posting pictures and stories to family members. Roberts will also be posting updates at his store.

Lennerth, who will turn 21 in June, said she and Harris have no future plans. But if they did, it would be the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast.

“This hike will make or break us,” Harris admitted. “But I think it’s going

to be challenging and rewarding at the same time.

“I’m so ready for it. Instead of butterflies, I’ve got iron will to get out there and conquer this thing.”

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Chateau Fontaine’s 2010 Gewürztraminer was the best Pacific Rim white wine — a “best in class.”

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also be enjoyed by those who turn out for “Vinyl Night” at Circa, May 11.

“We invite everyone to bring in their favorite vinyl featuring a female vocalist,” Bell said.

On Friday, May 25, Circa will host “Grilling with the Winemaker”, where Bell will grill up recipes by female chefs.

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food pairings at wineries Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Participants will also receive a commemorative glass and a $5 gift certificate, that can be used at any LPVA winery.

Five dollars from each ticket will go toward migrant education programs.

Circa’s opening night gala Friday will include wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and the stunning works of some of Leelanau’s finest artists. Ladies of Leelanau will hang through the end of May and will

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Continued from Page 1 Saturday and Sunday participants will visit LPVA wineries to enjoy special wine and food pairings while helping to support the Northwest Michigan Migrant Education Program.

“The role of the migrant labor force in the harvest of all Leelanau crops is important. But for wine grapes, it is absolutely critical,” LPVA spokesman Andy McFarlane said. “It’s sad that this population, a clear majority of which are U.S. citizens, have been singled out for abuse … We’re happy to be able to support educational opportunities for their kids.”

For added fun, event participants are encouraged to participate in our Sip o’ de Mayo Hat Contest try to win one of the prizes that many of the wineries will be offering and the grand prize of two nights lodging at The Homestead, dinner for two with appetizers and dessert at La Becasse, Sunday brunch for two at the Bluebird, a wood-fired pizza from the Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms and a pair of tickets to any LPVA weekend tour or the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival.

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Leland company produces feature film Leland residents Jim Carpenter, Rebecca Reynolds and Ross Satterwhite have reason to smile.

Their latest feature ďŹ lm The Girl On The Train just ďŹ nished shooting in New York City.

Producers Reynolds and Carpenter formed 8180 Films in 2007 with Larry Brand, Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long-time writing partner. Satterwhite joined the team as executive producer on this latest project.

In the neo-noir thriller, written and directed by Brand, documentary ďŹ lmmaker Danny Hart (Henry Ian Cusick) boards a train in Grand Central Terminal, heading to upstate New York to interview the subjects of his latest project. But a chance encounter with a mysterious young woman named Lexi (Nikki Aycox) leads him on a journey of a very different sort. Within the blink of an eye his life of complacency is left behind for a world in which the line between ďŹ ction and fantasy is blurred. Detective Lloyd Martin (Stephen Lang) questions Danny in order

to ďŹ nd out if he is the victim or the suspect, as Danny tells his strange and compelling story.

Cusick has played â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desmond Humeâ&#x20AC;? on the popular television series Lost and is now starring in ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scandel. Aycox has played roles in Jeepers Creepers II, X Files: I Want to Believe, Joyride: End of the World and the TV series Dark Blue. Stephen Lang, who would be recognized as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colonel Quaritchâ&#x20AC;? in Avatar; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nathaniel Taylorâ&#x20AC;? in Fox TV series Terra Nova, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stonewall Jacksonâ&#x20AC;? in Gods and Generals). Aycox and Lang starred in Christina, 8180 Filmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ rst feature ďŹ lm that premiered at the State Theatre in 2001 and was released in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a great team for this project,â&#x20AC;? said Reynolds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;including Emmy award-winning and Oscar nominated designer Patricia Field (The Devil Wears Prada and Sex in the City) and cable ACE award-winning cinematographer, Dave Sperling (Remember WENN, the documentary Lush Life:

Billy Strayhorn and Brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Drifter). Part-time Leland resident, Alexander Janko (Sucker and My Big Fat Greek Wedding ) is also on board as the ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s composer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drew McConnell, originally from Leland, worked on the ďŹ lm as Ianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand-in,â&#x20AC;? said Carpenter, â&#x20AC;&#x153;as well as Alex (Alexandra) Zenn, originally from Traverse City, who did extra casting and served as the assistant production ofďŹ ce manager.â&#x20AC;?

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Glen Lake play set for Friday and Saturday Glen Lake Elementary/Middle School will present School House Rock, Live! Jr. Friday and Saturday in the Glen Lake auditeria.

The show has about 40 students in grades four through eight participating

and the audience can look forward to popular songs like Conjunction Junction and Just a Bill.

After the performance students will take inspiration from Glee and perform a few popular songs such as

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Rolling in the Deep, Here Comes the Sun, and Eye of the Tiger.

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Omena coming back to life as snowbirds return

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It’s that time of year when people start venturing north again. Bob and Caryn DeVries are back from Florida.

Larry Reynolds and Alice Littlefield have been back for a couple of weeks from a trip to California. Harold and Kanda McKee are up from Northern Kentucky. John and Mary Helen Ray came up from Wilmette, Ill. for their first look at the aftermath of The March Storm. Chuck and Martha Moffett were here for a visit from San Diego.

We’re not seeing too many spring arrivals in the bird feeder area yet, but it won’t be long. It’s about time to start

cooking up some nectar and getting the nectar feeders ready for the arrival of the hummingbirds and orioles.

Lots of family and friends were in the area last week to gather around the Dickerson family and Jill LeClair. Jill’s daughters, Kelcie and Kaleigh Winshell, were both here. Her parents, Jim and Ellie LeClaire, her brother and sister-in-law, Joel and Jenny LeClaire, and her sister, Jackie and Jim Hardy were all here. Janet’s brother Bob Howard was here from Ypsilanti.

Elizabeth Thompson and Margaret and Al Buchholtz were here from Elmhurst, Illinois. Elizabeth and Margaret are Chuck and Janet’s nieces. They have been coming to Omena since they were young children and their grandfather,

William Marbach, was the minister at the Omena Presbyterian Church in the summer.

Larry Reynolds and Alice Littlefield are enjoying a visit from their son-inlaw and grandson, Andy and Sam Woodrick, from Ann Arbor, and a friend from the UP, Joseph Damrell.

The men folk are spending most of their time fishing.

The children and staff at the Leelanau Children’s Center and Northport Public Schools kindergarteners dressed up, painted faces and all, and put on a parade in Northport. They all paraded up to the Northport Highlands and visited the residents there. Omena’s canine mayor, Tucker Joyce, was there with Diane Joyce in one of his official

appearances. After the parade, Diane and Tucker went around and said a personal hello to all the residents with Omena ties.

For about the 12th year, Dick Kennedy was a volunteer at The Rotary Show in Traverse City, and several Omena-ites enjoyed going to it. It’s always a very successful fund raiser for Rotary Charities.

Last Wednesday, The Leelanau Township Community Foundation hosted a program led by the Center for Michigan. The program was a Community Conversation on Education, and was an opportunity for about 30 township residents to have input into a statewide research program that provides data to elected officials

and candidates for elected positions.

Several Omena residents were among the participants.

The Suttons Bay location of the Leelanau Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The other five markets open in June.

Northport’s first market will be Friday, June 8, also 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Last week, the Dr. Oz Show highlighted the health benefits of tart cherries. It was pretty exciting to listen to — just too bad it’s happened in a year when tart cherries will be few and far between.

Happy Birthday to Lynn Spitz-Nagel Sutton, David Kalchik, Tyler Harris, Kim Armbruster, Marcos Roman, and Adam Smart.

Community Choir in two concerts The Leelanau Community Choir will have two performance in its spring concert series this weekend in Leland and Glen Arbor.

The choir will be joined by the Dixieland band The Back Room Gang in performing songs from America’s musical roots Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Leland Community United Methodist Church.

A second performance of both groups is set for 7 p.m., Sunday, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor.

Admission is free. However, donations are welcome.

Further information is availble by calling 271-6091.

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Leland Schools Secondary open house Wednesday Leland Public School will host is first spring secondary open house next Wednesday, May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The evening will kick off with a celebration of the food service department’s Farm-to-School initiative.

A farm-to-school dinner will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

From 7 to 8 p.m. opportunities for students in grades 7-12 will be described. A student art show, a musical expose and the National Honor Society induction ceremony will also be part of the evening.

LEAH DARROW, former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, spoke to area Catholic school students — including a group from Lake Leelanau St. Mary School — Friday about her reconversion to the Catholic faith. She left her lucrative modeling career to speak with students about chastity and modesty.

ISEA event includes greeting new staff The Inland Seas Education Association will present an “Evening of Friendship & Science” to which everyone is invited on Tuesday beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The event will be held at the Inland Seas Education Center at 100 Dame Street in the Village of Suttons Bay to welcome the addition of two new staff members, Captain Ben Hale and Tim Davis.

Hale is replacing Remy Champt as a skipper of the schooner Inland Seas and Davis is replacing Christine Crissman as education director.

A welcome reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The entire program is free and open to the public.

At 7 p.m., Davis will present a program titled “Why are our lakes the same color as our lawns –

studying the ecology of toxic algae.” The topic was the subject of Davis’s doctoral dissertation. His talk will focus on the impacts of climate change and human-induced nutrient enrichment on the potential toxicity of algae blooms in the Great Lakes.

The Inland Seas Education Center is a non-profit organization based in Suttons Bay, dedicated to science education on the Great Lakes. Its shipboard and shoreside education programs are designed to inspire young people’s interest in science and to provide for long-term stewardship of the Great Lakes.

Anyone seeking more information may phone 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org online.

TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS: Drop off site is at the Leelanau County Road Commission Storage yard on Eckerle road from 9:00 am to Noon sharp. There is no curbside pick-up outside of the village limits.

VILLAGE RESIDENTS: Have all refuse at curbside by 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Kalchik Disposal will make one pass down each street.

PLEASE NONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Liquids (paint cans must be open and dry) Yard Waste, clippings, brush, leaves Chemicals or toxic substances Batteries, florescent light ballasts

Benny Lopez and Kayla Metcalf of Northport welcomed a baby girl into their home on March 20.

Ava Rose Lopez was born at 6:05 a.m. and weighed 10 lbs., 6 oz. and was 23.5 inches in length.

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The Leelanau County Republican Party (LCRP) will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Friday at CenterPointe in Greilickville.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is the featured speaker at the event which begins with social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for LCRP members. Non-members are $50 which includes 2012 membership.

Checks may be sent to LCRP in care of Bill Kroeger, 6016 W. Woods Dr., Empire, MI 49630.

Tickets must be paid in advance.

CenterPointe is located at 12935 S. West-Bay Shore Dr., across from Tuscan Bistro.

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Looking Back in Leelanau…

On Aug. 25, 1912, the first journalrecorded weather message came to Northport from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau in Chicago.

My grandfather Isa Dame was the Storm Warning Displayman for Northport, and that first message said that squalls were to come between daybreak and sunset. The messages came by telegraph back then. Later on when telephone service was available in Northport, the messages came by telephone.

The Northport Weather Tower was an important source of weather information for boats and ships coming and going from Northport Harbor, Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. This was long before water-craft were equipped with marine radios.

The messages or warnings coming in for my Grandpa Isa Dame always noted the direction of the wind. Then he would know which flag or pennant to hoist. It is interesting to note that during those early years there was only a single red pennant for the small craft warnings. According to the wind direction, a northeast warning included the red pennant (small craft) and a red square flag with a black square enclosed. A southeast wind direction displayed a red pennant (small craft) with another square flag in reverse order. A southwest wind warning displayed a red/black square flag with a white pennant under the square. A northwest warning displayed the white pennant on top with a red/black square flag underneath. All of these warnings had winds ranging from 32 to 74 miles per hour.

The weather tower closed every year in December and re-opened again in April. There were no signals for night warnings until much later.

For nearly forty years Grandpa continued to hoist the appropriate

flags for the tower. Then in the midfifties, my dad Elden Dame took over for him. When Grandpa or Dad needed a “fill-in” to hoist weather warnings, it was up to my cousins Elwood, Buster, Cleland and Jack Dame to do their part!

The signals for day and for night were changed and simplified after January 1, 1958. A red pennant still stood for a small craft warning to indicate winds up to 38 miles per hour (33 knots) but our local forecast was also given, which was very helpful.

The new small craft warning lights at night were red over white. Another change came when gale warnings were issued – two red pennants by day and white over red lights by night. Gale winds could range from 39 to 54 miles per hour (34 to 48 knots). On occasion, a whole gale warning was issued, which was a single red square flag with a black square center. At night, this warning was a red light over a red light. A significant entry in my grandpa’s record book was an “advisory disturbance” then changed to “hurricane” ( that was on November 22, 1916.) The wind came from the Northeast and the “disturbance” was soon changed to whole gale … Hurricane flags were more familiar if you lived in the southern or eastern states — two red square flags with black square centers, and red over white over red lights at night. We rarely saw those here.

The local weather information and

forecasts that later came from the Muskegon Weather Bureau were very helpful for boaters and weatherwatchers. When my dad received the call from the weather bureau, he relayed the information to Joe Swartz for the Leland weather tower. During the summer months Dad would contact the Northport Point Yacht Club, Timber Shores, Shady Trails, and the Indian Beach Girls’ Camp if he knew windy or stormy weather was coming.

Those places used many small boats and canoes that were unsafe in rough waters.

Occasionally, personnel from the Weather Bureau would come and check the weather tower. Also, every season, a circular letter came from the Principal Meteorologist of U.S. Weather Bureau directing the displayman to take inventory of supplies and do his ordering for the eight month season ahead.

The weather tower still stands at the north end of Haserot Park in Northport, now with an American flag flying from it.

Northport is so blessed with our beautiful harbor and coastline. I’m thankful we were taught as kids to respect how quickly the weather can change over Grand Traverse Bay. Weather patterns still fascinate me, and so does the Bay. What a joy.

Editor’s note: Bobbie Ditzler will give a program about the weather station on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Northport Area Museum meeting room.

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increase the total figure or decrease it. *** Sweet cherries in some portions of Leelanau County were damaged by sharp frosts last week and early Monday, while less developed tart cherries probably escaped with minimum harm. That was the appraisal by Jim Nugent, Leelanau County extension director, after a survey of a number of orchards. *** Michael Huey, a seventh-grade pupil at Glen Lake Community Schools, spelled “ellipse” and “bastion” correctly to win the second annual Leelanau County Spelling Bee yesterday at the Leland School.

60 YEARS AGO May 1, 1952 May 18 has been selected tentatively by members of the Leelanau County Horticultural Society as the date for the fifth annual cherry blossom tour. Continued warm weather is expected to bring trees in the southern part of the county into blossom within 10 days, while in the northern area, blooms are expected to reach their peak in about three weeks. *** Andy Forton of Suttons Bay was one of many fishermen to fill his limit on opening day Saturday. Using liver for bait, Andy took a string of nine brooks and a brown from Leo Creek and Belanger pond between 4:30 and 8:45 a.m. *** A rash of fires within the past week has resulted in serious injuries and heavy property losses. The danger still is so great that conservation officers Wednesday afternoon cancelled issuance of all burning permits, except on currently cultivated lands, until there is a heavy rainfall.

115 YEARS AGO April 29, 1897 Mrs. Claus Alpers and daughter spent a few days at Elk Rapids visiting friends last week. *** Amenda Richard of Provemont left last week for Cheboygan, where he intends to spend the summer. *** The local band of the W.C.T.U. and the young people’s temperance union will give an open meeting at the Congregational Church on Friday evening April 20. You are all invited to this meeting. Come and show by your presence that you are interested in the overthrow of evil, and the triumph of light.

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5 YEARS AGO May 3, 2007 Thousands of black locust trees growing on about 250 acres within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be cut down over the next several weeks. Black locust is a non-native tree species that is aggressively replacing native beech and maple hardwood forests and sprouting in historic farm fields, officials said. *** A massive, $80 million gaming, entertainment, hotel and shopping complex will be built east of Traverse City but it will not mean the end to Leelanau Sands Casino in Peshawbestown. Tribal leaders of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians pledge to keep the doors open to Leelanau Sands, where the tribe’s plunge into gaming began humbly 20 years ago in a spartan bingo hall. *** Declared by many as the prettiest time of year in Leelanau County, sweet cherry trees in Elmwood and Bingham townships should be showing their blossoms this weekend just as sunny skies and moderate temperatures are predicted.

10 YEARS AGO May 2, 2002 A court fight over water levels in Glen Lake and the Crystal River that has been simmering since last summer is threatening to boil over this week.

Attorneys for the Glen Lake Association and a Glen Lake-Crystal River Watershed Riparians group are scheduled to meet Friday for a final settlement conference before their dispute heads to a trial in Circuit Court beginning May. 14. However, attorneys for neither side appeared hopeful that a settlement would be reached by Friday. *** June 18 has been selected as the date for a referendum in Empire Township to decide the fate of a Zoning amendment allowing — and regulating — remote controlled model aircraft. *** County commissioners will meet in special session Tuesday to discuss the failure of the Benzie-Leelanau Board of Health to rescind its ban on holding tank permits. Last fall, a split County Board supported a temporary ban on holding tanks to provide time for the county septage task force to study and recommend alternative systems to be integrated into health code.

35 YEARS AGO May 5, 1977 In a stormy special session Monday night at the Leland High School gym, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a controversial property equalization report calling for a total valuation of some $180 million in 1977 for property in the county. The new total is about $21.2 million, or some 13.3 percent, higher than last year’s valuation of about $159 million. The report now goes to the State Tax Commission, which has the power to accept it as is,

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MASS SCHEDULES Sunday 8 a.m.

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May 6 “A Standing Eight Count” CHILDREN, PARENTS and employees from the Leelanau Children’s Center in Northport march Friday in the second annual Children’s Parade to celebrate April’s Month of the Child.

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ONE-YEAR OLD Jace Kohler enjoys the Leelanau Children’s Center Annual Parade from his wagon. Jace is enrolled in the toddler program — also known as the chickadee classroom — at the Children’s Center.

AVA RICE, left, a kindergartner at Northport Elementary School, and Adalene Chambers, who is enrolled in the Owl classroom at the Leelanau Children’s Center in Northport, get a kick out of a baby goat in the Center’s second annual parade.

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April is Michigan’s Month of the Young Child and Northport’s young children on Friday were out in full force at the community’s second annual Leelanau Children’s Center Parade. The children from the center, along with kindergartners from Northport Elementary School, made a loop through town while onlookers cheered and snapped pictures.

The annual celebration of the young child is meant to bring attention to the fact that the first five years of development are the most important, said Karin Chambers, program director.

Putting forth effort in the early years can save a community money in the long run.

“One day these children will be the leaders of the community,” Chambers said. “Investing in them now is a powerful statement.”

The Leelanau Children’s Center takes children from age 1 and walking to children 5-6 years old who are not yet in school. The center partners with Head Start, but also has a tuition-based program and the Great Start Readiness Program, a state program designed to get kids ready for school.

There are 27 students enrolled in the Northport Center this year, and the Center has 11 employees, one of whom makes home visits.

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Leelanau County

Church Directory…

Beulah St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 8190 Lincoln Rd., Beulah 231-882-4241 www.benziestandrews.com

Burdickville

FOUR GENERATIONS of the Barnes family were together at a recent family dinner attended by 27. Pictured, from left, are greatgrandmother Dolores Barnes of Chicago and Little Traverse Lake, grandmother Margaret (Barnes) Bell of Lake Leelanau, mother Meghan (Bell) Flaska and four-month-old Audrey Flaska of Fife Lake. Audrey’s father is Matthew Flaska and her paternal grandparents are Gary and Janet Flaska of Cedar.

Adult Sunday School Class: @ 8:30 a.m.

Worship & Sunday School (K-5):10:00 a.m.

Nursery care provided during worship FW Friends: (K-4) Wednesday @ 3:30 Route 3:16 (5th & 6th) Wednesday @ 3:30

Cedar Holy Rosary Church Rev. Fr. Donald Libby, Pastor Phone 228-5429 Saturday Mass: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

(Extraordinary Form) Go to www.holyrosarycedar.org & click on calendar for all masses/devotions/confessions

Empire Empire United Methodist Church Rev. Brenda E. Gordon 326-5510 Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Youth Fellowship (1 st & 3rd Sundays) 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. Kingdom Kids

First Baptist Church Our Father’s House (SBC) Pastor Richard Blaser 7474 M-72 W. 947-9176 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

RAYMOND AND Carol Ann Popp of Bingham Township will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

Popps celebrate 55 years Raymond and Carol Ann Popp of Bingham Township will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City.

Raymond Popp and the former Carol Ann Bauer were married on May 4, 1957 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. The Rev. Linus Schrems officiated the Nuptial Mass.

Raymond Popp is a retired crane operator who worked for Elmer’s in Traverse City for 33 years. Carol Ann

Popp has been a homemaker, raising eight children and 38 foster children.

In 1986 the couple purchased the Dairy Lodge in Traverse City, which they continue to operate in their 26th year.

The couple’s children are Julie (Ron Reamer) Popp, Shirley (Tony) Aboudib, Jennifer (Joe) Kopicki, Ron (Bridget) Popp, Stacey M. Popp, Patrice (Scott) Korson, Stephanie Popp and Dean (Rita) Popp. They also have 16 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Butcher to speak at BirdFest

St. Mary student Discus Award winner Ashley Grant, a senior at St. Mary, has been recognized as a 2011-2012 Discus Award winner for her achievements in the areas of academics, arts and community service.

Ashley is the daughter of Marsha and Dennis Grant of Suttons Bay. The Discus Award is a national program that provides recognition and scholarship opportunities to all-around high school students who excel in three of 10 attributes.

who are still in school to participate.

Local naturalist Ann McInnis, who has spent her life working with young students, will lead this field trip. The Suttons Bay Visitors Center is hosting the bird-related activity for youngsters, June 2.

Further information about the fest — including a full list of field trips and registration — is available at mibirdfest.com.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

Saturday Mass at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses at 9:00 a.m.

Gill’s Pier St. Wenceslaus Church Father Andrew Buvala, O.F.M. Mass: Sunday 8 a.m.

Glen Arbor First Church of Christ, Scientist Harbor Hwy., Glen Arbor, Mich.

Phone 334-4961 Church Services: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday evening meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Reading Room: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 11-2 Wed. 6:45-7:20 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturday 10-12 Childcare provided

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 6012 Lake St. (In the Heart of Glen Arbor) Pastor Daniel L. Krause 334-4180 Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship Hour: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 10:30 a.m.

Good Harbor St. Paul’s Lutheran L.C.M.S. Corner of M-22 & Townline Rev. Robert W. Wurst, Jr. 228-6888 Divine Service: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship: 10:45 a.m.

Bible Class & Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

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Northland Community Church 9105 E. Fouch Road Pastor Caleb Palmer 231-946-9693

SUNDAY SERVICE

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St. Mary Church Father Michael Janowski 231-256-9676

“Adam and Fallen Man”

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEETING

Mass: Sat., 5 p.m.; Sun., 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confessions: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

7:30 PM

Leelanau Community Church Full Gospel 245 S. Lake Leelanau Drive 256-7838 Rev. Lucy Schaub, Pastor

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6753 WEST HARBOR HIGHWAY/M-109 334-4961 Childcare is available during both services.

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Gregory S. Butcher, Ph.D, will be the keynote speaker for the second annual Leelanau Peninsula BirdFest, May 30 through June 3.

Butcher recently left his position as director of bird conservation with the National Audubon Society for a position as migratory species coordinator for Forest Service International Program. In that role, Butcher works across international borders to secure habitat for at risk birds. His Saturday evening presentation, June 2, at Fountain Point Resort in Lake Leelanau will be about the state of birds in North America.

Butcher is also leading a trip to the Arcadia Dunes prairie as part of the fest, June 1.

Event organizers have moved the Birds and Bugs Safari for kids from Friday to Saturday to allow youngsters

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Rev. Zeljko Guberovic Rev. Mariano Dellagiovanna 326-5255

Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

“Jesus is Lord”

Samuel Morse, an American painter, went to Europe to study art. As soon as he settled down, he realized that it would be months before a letter from his mother would reach him.

In his distress he wrote her, “Three thousand miles aren’t passed over in an instant.” Then he asked, “Why must this be?”

Immediately he began experimenting with long distance communication. With God’s help, he invented the telegraph and Morse code. It was the love that he had for his mother that led him to action.

It was God’s love for us that led Him to send His Son to redeem us. And it is our love for Him that leads us to communicate with Him. When we truly love God, we communicate with Him constantly through our prayers. The more we love Him, the more we communicate with Him and seek His guidance in our lives.

Leland Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS Rev. Lawrence K. Matro, Pastor Phone 256-9464 Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class: 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Barrier Free Nursery available

Leland Community United Methodist Church 106 N. Fourth St. Linda Farmer-Lewis, Pastor Phone 256-9161 Website: lelandcumc.org Services: 9:30a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided • Barrier Free

Maple City Maple City Community Church 89 Church St. 228-6900 Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

St. Rita - St. Joseph Church 8707 Hill St. 228-5823 Sat. Service: 6:30 p.m.

Northport St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Warren at 7th Street 386-5037 Rev. Tom Otis, Rector Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:00 a.m.

Northport Covenant Church 409 Shabwasung (M-22) 386-7362 Pastor Jerry Lange Christian Education Hour 9 a.m.

Worship & Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Trinity United Church of Christ 103 Warren Street Office 386-5801 Rev. Karen Schulte Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided

Northport Indian Mission United Methodist Church 8626 N. Manitou (M-22) Pastor Thomas John Sundayy Worship: p 12:30 p.m. p

Bethany Lutheran ELCA 220 W. Nagonaba, 386-5037 Tom W. Otis, Pastor Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 Choir Wed. 7:00 p.m.

St. Gertrude’s Church Warren at 7th Street Father Leonard Paul Parish Office: 271-3744 Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m.

Thursday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Suttons Bay St. Michael’s Church Corner of Elm and Broadway Father Leonard Paul Parish Office 271-3744 Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Tues. 5:30 p.m., Wed. - Fri.: 8:30 a.m.

First Evangelical Lutheran E.L.S./W.E.L.S. Fellowship 321 St. Mary’s Ave. 271-3271 Pastor Ron Pederson Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran, E.L.C.A. Pastor Paul Kuhlman 203 Lincoln St. Phone 271-3671 Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Family Service: 10:00 a.m.

Keswick United Methodist Church 3 miles S. of Suttons Bay on Co. Rd. 633 Pastor Patricia Haas Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m. keswickumc.com

Suttons Bay Congregational Church 218 W. Madison St./2 blocks W. of M-22 Rev. Robin Long, Pastor Phone 271-6036 10 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Everyone Welcome! www.suttonsbaycong.com

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FIRST GRADE student Carlos Perez gives teacher Beth Stowe a high five as he joins her group.

THIRD GRADE student Sophie Stowe lies underneath a large parachute being shaken by other students.

Having a field day in Northport

By Patti Brandt Of The Enterprise staff

Northport elementary students spent Friday afternoon blowing off some steam while learning about eating right and keeping fit.

It was Field Day at the school, and the kids were taking part in senior Chelsie Wack’s senior project, which was aimed at helping children to recognize the benefits of physical exercise and healthy eating.

The program had students rotating through eight stations that covered such topics as lower body strength, balance, cardiovascular endurance, locomotor skills and throwing skills. They

also were tested on their knowledge of various MyPlate components. New this year, MyPlate is the updated food guide created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and replaces the food pyramid.

The kids drank water instead of sugary drinks and ate grapes and carrots.

“The kids had a blast,” Josh Vander Meulen said. “They were active for about an hour and a half, walked about a mile, and then at the end of the day had a healthy snack.”

Wack, who was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, said she got the idea because she herself has been trying to learn how to eat right.

“The Field Day was based on healthy

eating,” Wack said. “I’ve been trying to stay away from junk food and caffeine.”

The event also served as a fundraiser for a dome climber that Wack hopes to purchase for the school playground, an idea that came to her one day when she was looking out the school windows.

“I looked out at the playground and thought, ‘There’s quite a few kids that have broken bones on age-inappropriate playground equipment,’” Wack said, referring to injuries in general — not just at Northport.

So far Wack has raised $280 of the $300 she’ll need to purchase the piece of equipment, which, at 5-feet-tall, is perfect for elementary aged students, she said.

Wack plans to attend Northwestern Michigan College and Central Michigan University to earn a degree in teaching.

“I absolutely love younger kids,” she said.

Every senior at Northport must do a project in order to graduate. Worth one credit, students must write a research

paper, complete a project and do a presentation on the project, including how it helped the student grow and how it can benefit the community.

The school hasn’t had a field day in several years, if ever, said Vander Meulen, who teaches middle and high school physical education, elementary technology and is the district’s athletic director.

“We hope to use this as a springboard to host future field days for our K-5 students as part of our P.E. programming,” he said.

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FIRST GRADE STUDENT Christine Eggert balances a tennis ball on a racket.

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MIKI CONNELL places a potted trillium on a cart as (background, from left) Erika Ferguson, Patti Shea and Lyn Motlow preparing saved wildflowers for sale.

Unearthed trilliums turned into pots of GOLD

By Alan Campbell Of The Enterprise staff

Every spring, trilliums provide a refreshing carpet of white for Leelanau’s forest floors. They speak of mushrooms, cherry blossoms and brook trout.

None of this has gone unnoticed by a dedicated group of volunteers who venture forth three days a week, spades in hand, to unearth trilliums and other wildflowers that will become the centerpiece of perhaps northern Michigan’s largest wildflower sale.

The group goes by the name Wildflower Rescue Team, and since 1999 it has organized a sale of potted wildflowers saved from the bulldozer’s blade. Proceeds — reaching $20,000 or more — go to the Leelanau Conservancy.

Co-chair Patty Shea says she and other volunteers take pride in money raised by the sale, but readily confesses that it’s getting her hands in dirt and traipsing through some of Leelanau County’s prettiest woods that keeps her involved. She and Joanie Woods have organized the group since its inception.

“I’d still be doing it (if the plants weren’t sold for a good cause), absolutely, but our goal is to save the plants

and also make some money for the Conservancy,” said Shea, who lives with her husband in Leland in the cabin built by her grandparents in 1901.

AN ABUNDANCE of trilliums caused the Leelanau Conservancy to begin offering them for sale early this season.

Shea moved permanently to Leelanau County from Bloomfield Hills with on-the-job training as a wild plant rescuer, having helped to run a similar sale in the Detroit suburbs. The Conservancy sale was one of the first of its kind in the region; Shea still takes pride in the quality of plants offered.

“We use to be one of the few places you could get (wildflowers). But we still have the best selection, and we only have mature plants,” she said.

This spring the group, which usually numbers between two and three dozen, have stumbled on wildflowers galore in a woods that is being cleared with the possibility of being mined for gravel. They have been dutifully digging up the plants and offering them for sale a bit early at the Conservancy office in Leland, getting the fundraiser off to an early start.

“This is a mother lode site. It’s 100 acres, so it’s big woods,” she said. “We just got another 500 this morning,” Shea said. We’re selling them 10 in a pot for $20.”

A small group of volunteers were potting up their find on Monday morning on the Swanson property bordering Little Traverse Lake. They worked like a factory line, (Concluded on Page 2)

Conservancy adds three farms to protected list

THE EGELER BROTHERS farm straddles the Leland and Suttons Bay township line and is now contiguous to two other protected farms.

The Leelanau Conservancy’s program of purchasing the development rights to area farmland continues to grow, with three more long-standing farming families signing on this spring.

They are the Kelenske family in Centerville Township, the Esch family of East Leland, and the Egeler brothers farm that straddles the Leland and Suttons Bay township line.

The farms total 382 acres, and up the total size of development rights to farmland owned by the Conservancy to 3,800 acres in Leelanau — about 6 percent of the total acreage in family farms in the county.

The value of development rights involved in the three transactions comes to $2.3 million, of which one-

half will be covered by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm and Ranchland Protection (FRPP) grant.

The Conservancy plans to raise 25 percent of the value or $623,900 — and the farm families themselves will contribute the remaining 25 percent.

In all, the Conservancy has processed 14 FRPP applications in the past 11 years with a fair market value of $17.4 million. Development rights sales have included all townships in Leelanau except Glen Arbor, which is dominated by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and recreational properties. “(The farm families) have been tremendous stewards of these lands for generations, and we’re thrilled to part-

ner with them, as well as the Natural Resources Conservation Service which administers the federal program, and all of our donors,” said Tom Nelson, director of farm programs for the Leelanau Conservancy.

Nelson said the transactions rarely if ever result in less property taxes paid on farms because they have been in the same families for so long. However, the sales do often result in substantial income tax write-offs.

The latest farms whose development rights have been sold to the Conservancy are: • The Jerry and Anna May Kelenske farm in Centerville Township, whose (Concluded on Page 2)

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Unearthed trilliums Continued from Page 1 each knowing what needed to be done to make lighter work.

“Here’s some more rattlesnake fern,” called out volunteer Paul Kieren as he sifted through a shovelful of topsoil.

But most of the wildflowers on this morning were trilliums, which make a terrific addition for landscape, or to liven up a woodsy area. Shea said most people think of trilliums and other wildflowers as fragile — something that’s not true.

“They’re very hardy. People think these wildflowers are so

vulnerable to move. But they survive the deer munching on them, and everything else,” Shea said.

Granted, some sites are better than others. “Most trilliums like to be well drained. They don’t like to sit with wet feet,” Shea continued.

Look for areas with filtered light, under mature maples and beach.

“There are plenty under oak trees as well, but the best forest is the beech-maple,” she said.

A much larger variety of wildflowers will be available

over Memorial Day weekend, including bloodroot, heppatica, bellwart and baneberry.

Ferns, which are just starting to show their heads, are especially popular.

As plants are saved, they are being stored in pots on the Swanson property near the entrance to SugarLoaf Resort off M-22.

But if you want to get an early start to wildflower planting — with plants that are now in bloom — potted trilliums are available.

You can help the Wildflower Rescue Team You don’t have to be present to help the wildflower rescue sale that saves plants while raising money for the Leelanau Conservancy. One way to help is to save those plastic pots that are normally tossed after spring and early summer planting. It’s the ultimate form of recycling — preventing plastic from entering the waste cycle, and saving wildflowers from being bulldozed.

Just make sure the pots are at least a quart in size.

Drop them off at the Conservancy office 105 N. First St., Leland. Call 256-9888 for further information.

But perhaps the most important help you can provide is to inform the Wildflower Rescue Team of impending construction that will leave wildflowers without a home. Again, give the conservancy a call.

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No dogs are allowed on docent-led hikes, which last about two hours.

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Pike piques youngsters interest

TREVOR PETROSKEY, 14, of Suttons Bay, holds up a 25-inch northern pike he landed Sunday afternoon at the Northport Marina dock. Petroskey used a homemade flier a friend had given him.

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Trevor Petroskey got an orange, black and yellow flier from a friend.

On Sunday, the 14-year-old eighth grader at Suttons Bay Secondary School, using a single hook, proved it worked.

Petroskey landed his first 25-inch northern pike off the docks at the Northport Marina, with help from his net man Eli Mikowski.

The Suttons Bay kids, including Eli’s younger brother Abe, ended up with a pretty good stringer by day’s end. The catch included four northern pike, the largest a 29-incher.

“I couldn’t set the hook,” said Petroskey. “I found out they were missing it when they’d go after it.”

Petroskey landed the fish with a handful of visitors around him.

“With all the people standing here, I didn’t think he’d go after it,” Petroskey said.

The boys had to make a call home for a net.

“It’s been on the line for about 10 minutes,” said Petroskey, calling Eli Mikowski to hurry up with the net.

“The lure is really demolished now.”

The boys had fished earlier in the day at the Mill Street Pond. Eli Mikowski had caught four brown trout.

They also had some success on the fishing opener Saturday night at the same pond.

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TROUT MADNESS ANGLERS OF ALL ages started lining the Northport Millpond Saturday before the sun came up as part of a tradition that has gone on for generations. In the forefront, from left, are Amelia, Steve and Fred Hall.

Kids line Northport pond; take home stringers of rainbows

ARIEL DEAN, 10, of Northport, took third place. She’s shown holding her trophy — and her father, Chad.

And the winners Results of the Scott Brow fishing derby, held Saturday in Northport: 1. Ryan Patterson, 15, of Suttons Bay. 22-inch rainbow. Fishing with his father, George “Andy” Patterson.

2. Nate Madion, 8, of Traverse City. 18-inch rainbow. Fishing with his father, Dr. Daniel Madion.

3. Ariel Dean, 10, of Northport. 14 1/4-inch rainbow. Fishing with her father, Chad.

The 2012 winners’ names will be put on plaques that are displayed every year at the tournament. also attending to the business of catching grout.

“He wanted to make sure we got some trout,” Kristi explained. “Last year we came at 9 in the morning, and we didn’t get anything. This year we came at 6, and we have our limit.”

Some traditions were continued, while others were established.

Jacey Klumb, fishing with his father, Rick, caught his first trout. It was no problem getting to the pond early for the Klumbs.

“I was asked eight times, ‘Can we go yet, can we go yet, can we go yet’,” recalled Rick.

Jacey, a third grade student at Suttons Bay Elementary School, apparently needed time to perfect his technique, which included his secret weapon: “a big, fat juicy worm.”

Jacey continued, “I usually cast out really far, and I slowly bring it in and it leaves a trail that the fish follow.”

It’s hard to argue with success — and who would want to?

Dave Korson, president of the Northport Sportsman’s Club, said he never tires of the derby.

“Heck, no. This isn’t hard to organize.

There are a lot of businesses that help, and everyone lends a hand,” he said.

Included was Jon’s Barber and Sports Shop in Suttons Bay, which provided worms, wigglers and rod and reel sets given away sporadically during the event.

The club, which will host its annual smelt dinner Saturday at the Leelanau Township Fire Hall, bought nearly 520 trout for the derby at a cost of about $1,900. Most were in the 10-12 inch range, while six ranged into the 20-inch range.

Good fishing continued into Sunday, Korson said.

He had more good news. Several brook trout were caught in the pond, with most released. One went 10 inches.

PAUL FISCHER, third from left, his grandson Caleb, 7, and his daughter Kristi, left, enjoyed good luck at the Scott Brow derby.

FROM LEFT, Seth Yuresko and Julius Schwandt, both 9-years-old from Kingsley, found good fishing for steelhead in the stream between the Northport Millpond and Grand Traverse Bay. They were fishing with Julius’ grandfather, Bill Schwandt. The steelhead went 25 and 22 inches, respectively.

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It sounded like something grandmother Diane Spencer would understand. After all, she was the one who started the tradition.

“We came up for (the Scott Brow fishing derby) and to see grandma, but the reason for the trip wasn’t grandma,” confessed Tom Spencer, who was helping his son Coleman, 5, land his first trout.

Tom’s mother, Diane Spencer, had taken him to opening day of trout season at Northport Mill Pond when he was just learning how to fish, and so there was no shame in Tom announcing his priority.

Coleman, for his part, was antsy and attentive, intently watching a bright red bobber for any sign of life.

The Spencers drove from Grand Rapids to enjoy a “boys weekend” at the Scott Brow Memorial Fishing Derby, put on annually by the Northport Sportsmen’s Club. Wife and mother Tonya stayed home.

And grandma, who previously resided in Northport, was in Traverse City, waiting for her boys to return with a mess of trout.

In fact, trout was on the dinner menu across Leelanau County on Saturday, as the Northport pond was lined with young fishermen coaxed and coached by family.

Ryan Patterson of Suttons Bay, 15, won the tournament with a 22-inch, 6 pounder that he landed before daylight.

He was fishing with his father, George, and brother Sean, a freshman at Northwestern Michigan College. Ryan is a freshman at Traverse City West.

“We’ve been going there pretty regular for the last 10 years,” said George Patterson. It’s an opening day tradition for us.”

On a grander scale, the same can be said for Paul Fischer. He recalls going to extra lengths to claim a prime spot around the Northport Mill Pond before sunup.

“We use to camp on the top of the hill,” he recalled.

Now a grandfather, he was connecting bait and hook when not untangling fishing line. Caleb, 7, was having a great morning with Paul’s daughter, Kristi,

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L r e u e o l y a n g a n i uP t a age g i v s Na Introduction Health and Human Services Lakes and Streams Leelanau Enterprise Leelanau Pages Online Phone Calling Information Post Offices, Zip Codes

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Recreation, Conservation Recycling Schools Service Organizations Utilities Volunteering Dining Guide & Menus Dining Coupons Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Court Offices Pg 16

Elected Officials Emergency Service Numbers Fire Departments Golf Courses Governments, Local Governments, State and Federal Grand Traverse Band

Churches Pgs 23 & 24

Pg 10 Pg 6 Pg 7 Pg 32 Pgs 8-16 Pg 17 Pg 20

Maps, County Pgs 36 -39

Area Codes Pgs 42-43

Airports Pg 21

Pg 32 Pg 28 Pgs 18-19 Pgs 24-25 Pg 41 Pgs 26-27 Pgs 127-154 Pgs 155-164 Pgs 190-196

Marinas & Libraries Pg 21

Senior Living, Services Pg 29

Chambers of Commerce Pg 22

2012-2013 Calendars Pg 49

Agriculture Pgs 30-31

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The employee and his supervisor were on South Manitou doing spring cleanup near the Beck Farm shortly after 9 a.m. when the man stepped on plywood covering the top of an old well. He broke through.

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“He was in quite a bit of pain,” Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore chief ranger Phil Akers said.

Getting the injured man off the island proved difficult.

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Several groups including the Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Commission, Lake Leelanau Lake Association and Leelanau Enterprise help to put on the event, always held on

the last Sunday in June. Kids Fishing Day this year will be held on Sunday, June 24.

New to the event will be a fly fishing demonstration by DJ Schmidt, who will explain proper casting techniques and appropriate flies.

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rainbow trout planted earlier this year by the Department of Natural Resources with an eye toward helping youth enjoy the sport. The pond nearest Co. Rd. 643 is reserved for kids to fish.

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Suttons Bay students recognized for third quarter Jacob Pasche, Donald J. Petroskey II, Madelyn Porter, Brett Rice, Jesse Rittenhouse, Mark Smith II, Braydon Tiffany, Alayna Torrey, Kyra Vezina, Katelin Windemuller and Anya Woods. â&#x20AC;˘ 8th grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brandon Allison, Jose Barajas, Emily Beyer, Jared Broome, Maria Chippewa, Samuel Cook, Patrick Elmgren, Austin Emeott, Justin Emeott, Victoria Gauden, Allison Harrall, Grace Haynes, Zoe Haynes, Eric Hutton, Mikayla Konopka, Cameron McCool, Danielle Merwin, Naomi Myers, Kathleen Nash, Jake Ogemaw, Trevor Petroskey, Austin Russell, Jaylen Shively, Samara Slocombe, Zachary Smith, Waskwane StoneďŹ sh, Jason Strole, Cheyenne Tiffany, Kyra Winowiecki and Sydney Woodruff. â&#x20AC;˘ 9th grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rachel Anderson, Veronica Anderson, Devin Capron,

Jack Collins, Fred Hall, Jacob Herman, Jessica Hunt, Jane Hursey, Daniel Hutton, Christopher Jasinski, Delaney Kaufman, Chloe Kulanda, Carrie McClure, Emily Osborn, Caylee Pattison, Tessa Pattison, Marla Reynolds, Zachary Rice, Lily Richter, Gabriel Rittenhouse, Mason Rohrback, Cysilia Schaub, Kendall Schaub, Tanner Smith, Beedoskah StoneďŹ sh, Gabriel Sullivan, Lars Thornton, Sam Wynsma and Sethe Zachman. â&#x20AC;˘ 10th grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Olivia AllenWickler, Megan Bardenhagen, Casey Cross, Kaitlin Gaudard, Jacob Kristiansen, Jayne McFarlane, Logan Mikesell, Theophilus Noffsinger, Aaron Orban, Rachel Pasche, Lydia Patterson, Kenneth Pease, Shannoah Perez, Irene Prado, Samson Raphael, Jason Winowiecki and Clyde Woods. â&#x20AC;˘ 11th grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Guy Beachnau,

Leland recognizes outstanding achievement More than 100 Leland Public School students in grades 7-12 were recognized for their performance during the third-quarter of the 2011-12 school year.

Forty-nine earned all As. They are seventh graders Andrew Bakker, Julie Bardenhagen, Rachel Bechtel, Oliver Creamer, Roger Crimmins, Isaac Dedenbach, Natalie Hagstrom, Remi Masse, Jennifer McMullen, Kira Metcalf.

Dylan Schwalm-Willey; eighth graders Brennan Flohe, Evangeline Grobbel, ViAnna Hennig, Clarke Morgan, Elizabeth Munoz, Michael Osorio, Katia Skarupinski and Ben-Zion Yaakoby; ninth graders Kate Bishop, Gunnar Carlson, Sierra Creamer, Vivien Fierberg, Jessica Fleis, David Grzebienik, Kati Kattelus, Delaney Klein and Nathan Schwarz; 10th grader Milos Acimovic; 11th graders Sierra Baker, Carly Gross, Dylan Jolliffe

Zachary Kalchik, Adrienne Kramer, Sabrina Laughman, Maya LittleďŹ eld, Katelyn Pershinske, Annalise Robinson, Samantha Sterkenberg, Olivia Ursu and Kalynn Wright; 12th graders Chelsea Belanger, Jorge Martin Cervantes, Victoria Kelly, Andrea Nedow, James Simons, Constantza Snyder, Heidi Terjesen and Yuchen Zhao.

The following students received a 3.0 or better to make the honor roll: â&#x20AC;˘ Seventh grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Olivia Fellows, Noah Fetterolf, Ethan Keys, Emma Richter, Madison Siddall, Taylor Stinson and Gerardo Vasquez. â&#x20AC;˘ Eighth grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Daniel Bardenhagen, Elijah Bergm, Shelby Budzinski, Ethan Cline, Devon Kleinschmit, Aslan May, Travis Moore, Carson Poirier, Cole Prevost, Angelica Rodrigue, Nicholas Rybka and Madison Trumbull. â&#x20AC;˘ Ninth grade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Anna Bahle, Elizabeth Borre, Analise Buhr, Aure-

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Ten students received a 4.0 GPA. They are seventh graders William Faught, Autumn Kwiatkowski, Natalie Myers and Spencer Seeley; eighth graders Shamus Megill, Victor Piglowski, Michael Vang, Montanna Windham; 11th grader Brent Duddles and 12 grader Julia Paige.

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Dusty Bear is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;host drumâ&#x20AC;?; The Medicine Lodge Singers; dancers Jared Broome and Waskwane StoneďŹ sh and a free traditional Native American feast including smoked whiteďŹ sh, buffalo meat, corn chowder, sweet meat, fry bread and dessert.

Schedule of events includes: â&#x20AC;˘ 1:30 to 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First grand entry, which will include a speaker on the cultural signiďŹ cance of the Pow Wow, drumming and dancing, and honoring of the graduates. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 to 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Break and silent auction â&#x20AC;˘ 5 to 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Traditional feast â&#x20AC;˘ 7 to 9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Second grand entry.

5705 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor glenarborblu.cmw

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Nearly 60 Suttons Bay Elementary School students in grades 3-6 were recognized for their work during the past nine-week marking period. Earning all As on their report cards were third graders Arielle Jean and Hannah Smith; fourth graders Laura Hursey, Paige Kohler, James Kwiatkowski, Bryce Opie, Grace Periard, and Kendall Weymouth; fifth grader Blake Duddles and sixth graders Idalia Cuellar, Amelia Hall, Thomas Hursey, Garrett Keith, Alec Rice, Evan Rohrback and Brandon Vang.

Earning all As and Bs were: â&#x20AC;˘ Third graders: Steven Bolger, Kendrick Defoe, Joseph Hlavka, Adriana Martinez, Olivia Martinez, Kaden May, Jacob Murphy, Emma Porter, Martin Romo Jr., Savannah Thompson, Cameron Urban and Audrey Vang.

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students.

Interlochen graduate.

MSU School of Music.

Call 228-6019

www.leelanaufamilyvacation rentals.com or call 231-633-9684

Rustic Roots-Leland

P/T Position

Opening May 4. New merchandise 20% off May 4 & 5. Stop by and visit us in the Leland Courtyard at 106 N. Main. 10am - 5pm.

Call Meg Brennan 248-207-6597

LELAND RIVER HOUSE

Floating Dock Wanted

Sleeps 6, On River, Walk to Town.

Must be in good cond.

Call Alan 271-4746.

2 Prime Weeks Open July 14-21 Aug. 11-18, 2012

Donations for Fiber Frenzy, etc. at the Old Art Building

4-19-12

Clean out your closets; donate your “gently used”, handmade, one of a kind, ready to wear, fiber art garments and textile art for interiors, and fiber art supplies for a gigantic sale on Memorial Weekend.

Donations accepted at the Old Art Building in Leland on May 24 from 11 am to 6 pm and May 25, 9 am-12 pm.

Donations are tax deductible and all proceeds are for technical equipment to upgrade the stage.

Call 256-2131 for more info.

LAWN MOWING!

See VRBO#264533 or call 231-386-7838

Do You Need Help Cleaning?

Crystal Clean

Mowing Brush Removal Pruning & Powerwashing

38,000 mi+Stage 1 Option Installed New Rear Tire New Rear Brake Many Extras $9,750

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Bargains Under $50 Free Roll-Top Desk Roll-Top Desk Call 231.271.8778

Thank you, Tendercare residents and staff

General Announcements

Free Pine Seedlings

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231.271.6413 Cell 231.218.3967 Dan & Joe Bardenhagen

Call now for Cushions & Pillows to be done by June 1st. 5655 E Duck Lake.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Beautiful spacious home on Stony Point peninsula in Suttons Bay, only 5 minutes from downtown. 2,750 sq. ft. quad level in quiet, quality neighborhood at end of cul-de-sac. Seasonal West Bay views, room with separate entrance for office, home business. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2+ acres on wooded lot, hot tub, immaculately landscaped with irrigation system. You won’t have to change anything to show off this home with a designer touch. $253,000

Serious inquiries, call 231.271.4746

231-620-6268

Little Glen Estate – Empire

Lake Michigan View – Empire

Charming vintage 6 BR/6 BA lake house offers charming original details in hardwood floors, exposed beams, 2 f/p, stained/wavy glass, cut stone pillars, wood banisters, & built-ins. 200’ waterfront w/unique stone boathouse & 2 garages. $995,000 MLS# 1734021

Secluded treetop setting just 2 miles from village.

3 BR/2 BA built for guests & entertaining w/ sweeping views thru floor-to-ceiling Pella windows, cozy natural stone fireplace, & large island kitchen. $395,000 MLS# 1734938

Briar Ridge – Maple City

Leelanau Orchards – Empire 360 degree perspectives of Lake Michigan sunset views & beautiful rolling hillsides of Leelanau. Just outside charming village of Empire. 19 lots to choose from. Starting at $52,000 MLS# 1727468+

Small enclave of home sites w/captivating water and/or park-like wooded views. 36 acres left natural for hiking/skiing. Close to Old Settler’s Park access, National Lakeshore & GL school. Starting at $79,900 MLS# 1722830

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* New Homes * Additions & Remodels * Roofing & Siding * Pole Barns * Garages * Hardwood Floors & Tile * Doors & Windows * Decks

The residents and staff miss her dearly and hope she is okay. If anyone has seen a cat that matches this description please call us at 231.271.1200

Spring Is Here Gardeners Free Stuff Stop by anytime at 107 Meinrad St. 2B, Lake Leelanau Up to 3’. U-Pick.

231-334-3590

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We at Tendercare recently lost one of our kitties. Her name is “Lindsey” and she is a black, gray, and white domestic long hair. She is about 6 years old and is declawed on both her front and back feet. She was last seen at the beginning of this week.

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Outdoor maintenance company call 231.357.0042

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Taking On New Clients For Spring Cleanup

Empire & Glen Arbor Areas Insured & References Available

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FLUTE LESSONS

5 bedroom, 3.5 baths, hot tub

Handyman Painting, staining, powerwashing. Free estimates. References. 231-228-4280

Be sure to check out the Downtown Traverse City Art Walk on May 4th from 5 pm to 9 pm www.downtowntc.com

www.serbinrealestate.com

2 Commercial Buildings – Empire Large corner lot w/2 individual buildings & ample parking. Large corner lot in Empire village along scenic M-22 highway. Ideal for retail! $295,000 MLS# 1731529

Maplewood Farms – Maple City Small enclave of acreage building sites from 2 to 7 acres, convenient to both TC & Leelanau amenities. Paved roads, underground utilities, & very affordable pricing! Starting at $20,000 MLS# 1732817+

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Sat., May 5, 9-3. At old car wash next to Northern Lumber, Suttons Bay.

Spring Clean Ups Flagstone Patios/Walkways Retaining Walls Shrub/Hedge Trimming Ponds - Waterfalls Timberstand Improvements Hauling Fully Insured

Free Utility Shed Would anyone like a broken down 5x7 aluminum shed? 231-228-5306

In the Village – Empire 3 BR/2 BA w/main floor master suite, maple flooring, bay windows, dormer, rear deck, & detached garage w/extra workshop or storage space. Walk to Lake MI beach & shopping/dining & library just across the street. $199,000 MLS# 1734036

Maplewood Commons – Maple City Variety of sites and prices, from open to wooded, level to rolling, with wonderful country side views, county maintained roads in the Glen Lake School District. From $11,900 to $18,900. MLS# 1729886

Bryan Borchardt

Bob Price

Rob Serbin

Ron Raymond

Jane Darling

bryan@serbinrealestate.com

bprice@serbinrealestate.com

rob@serbinrealestate.com

ron@serbinrealestate.com

jane@darlingproperties.com

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LEELANAU PIANO STUDIO Nancy A. Skriba, NCTM 231.944.5130

Stacey Chacon owner

231.499.8280

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Accepting Students of All Levels & Ages One time ‘Deep Clean’ Maintenance Cleaning

WAREHOUSE DIRECT • Lifts • Ladders and Stairs • Docks: Wood or Aluminum

Contact Jim 231.386.7401 www.liftsladdersanddocks.com

STEVE MALESKI MAINTENANCE Lawn Services Docks & More

COX’S PIANO SERVICE

231-271-6974

James L. Cox, RPT, M. MUS.

Provemont Maintenance House Checks • Opening & Closing Painting • Decks • Flooring Drywall Repair & Much More

Bill VerSnyder (insured) home: 271-4073 • cell: 231–357–2824

Registered Piano Technician, Piano Technicians Guild U.S. Army Band, Retired

Licensed Contractor

LANHAM

CONSTRUCTION, INC. • New Homes, Remodeling, Cottage Patrol, Snowplowing, Cottage Opening & Closing • 40 Years’ Experience, Fully Insured

9724 South Fritz Rd.• Maple City, MI 49664

(231) 334-4463

} G&L } L AW N C A R E } Insured } Summer Maintenance Spring & Fall Clean-up • Cottage Watch

Galen & Linda Leighton

231-386-7354

Jesus is Lord

E. O. PECK MASONRY LICENSED & INSURED • • • • •

Basements Driveways Flatwork Fireplaces Stonework

(231) 228-6615 IN BUSINESS FOR 30 YEARS

Dun-Rite Maintenance LLC • Handyman Service • Carpentry – Roofing – Siding • Decks – Remodels • Pole Barns – Garages • Lawncare – Powerwashing • Seasonal Cottage Security Checks • Senior Discounts Gerry & Shirley Dunklow Licensed & Insured

Call 231-256-7213 Cell 231-735-4228

Welcome to The Wurm Residence “Peaceful Residential Senior Care in Beautiful Leelanau County” Licensed for 6 seniors.

Large, clean rooms with private bath.

Call us for a personal tour & availability.

231-228-7663 wurmsresidence@yahoo.com

Brittany Mechanical • Plumbing • Water Heaters • New Install & Repair

24 HOUR SERVICE Suttons Bay

231-866-0444

NOVAK

~ Licensed and Insured ~

Painting & Wallcovering, Inc. Residential & Commercial Owner Robert Novak 231-228-5800

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Tom Kalchik Enterprises

FRED LANHAM

‘Move in/Move-out Rental Property

Plumbing & Hot Water Heat Licensed & Insured Boiler #314770 Master Plumber #8109453 5011 N. Swede Road Northport, MI 49670 tomkalchik@gmail.com (231) 432-0444

Complete Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Water Softener & Generator Service & Installation “Now Offering Drain Cleaning”

www.rodmoore-mechanical.com 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE New Construction • Remodeling • SERVICE Residential 24 •HOUR EMERGENCY • Commercial • Factory Certified Technicians • New Construction • Remodeling • Residential EaEteEs • Commercial • Factory Certified Technicians FR m sti E es at FR stim

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Gibson Construction, Inc. New Homes - Remodels Custom Work Empire 231-228-2336 David Gibson

Brick · Block Stonework · Flatwork Chimney Repair Fireplaces · Patios Walkways

“Serving your automotive needs since 1933”

Licensed & Insured Quality & Service Bob McNeil 231-228-7805

VAN’S GARAGE, INC.

DAVE, DARYL and DAVID COUTURIER

Licensed & Insured

Northern Star Construction, LLC Licensed & Insured For all your construction needs & handyman services.

Remodeling, Garages, Decks Tile & Hardwood Flooring Painting, Drywall, Power Washing

Call: 231-360-9126 Free Estimates. References.

Serving Leelanau & G.T. Co.

Phone (231) 256-9545 Fax (231) 256-7706 112 S. Main Street • Leland 49654

Home, Auto Life, Health, Business, Marine…

Responsible Insurance, Responsive Agents

Devette & Ford

Insurance Agency, Inc.

Glen Arbor • 334-3022 6669 W. Western Ave.

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FREE SITE EVALUATION SITE PREPARATION ROAD BLDG. & GRADING LAND CLEARING & FILLING SEPTIC SYSTEMS SCREENED TOP SOIL GRAVEL, STONE, CHIPS SNOW PLOWING & SANDING SHORELINE PROTECTION

Cottage Care, Residential, Municipal & Commercial Cleaning

(231) 649-2829 solutions4youonm22@yahoo.com P.O. Box 537, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

222 W. MAIN, LAKE LEELANAU

256.9019

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Curt Lennerth

231.590.5919 NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG.

Suttons Bay New Construction or Remodels

228-5158 “Serving Leelanau County Exclusively” Since 1987 WELL DRILLING CO.

(231) 228-5678

LIFE DENTAL VISION ACCIDENT/DISABILITY SHORT-TERM DISABILITY CANCER HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT

Bill Laskey Insurance Agency 231-256-2141 2 31-- 2 56-- 9 887 118 N. Main St., Leland Bill@BillLaskey.com

Pump Sales & Service “BUILDING A GOOD REPUTATION THROUGH SERVICE”

CRANE

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“We’ve got you under our wing”

Your family can’t afford to be without AFLAC

4” & Up Steel Wells 5” & Up PVC Wells

CRANE SERVICE

Commercial and Residential Lifting

233 E. Kasson Rd. Maple City

Lee Miller Mortgage Loan Officer 231-922-5838 lee.miller@huntington.com Your Leelanau County Full Service Mortgage Lender.

Licensed & Insured Residential • Commercial Complete Home Sites Septic Systems Shoreline Protection Pile Driving • Docks Ponds • Landscape Supplies Sand • Gravel Products Snowplowing

OMENA 386.5321

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New roofs - re-roofs Storm damage repairs Locally owned and operated Servicing Leelanau County and surrounding areas

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Licensed Builder • Custom Homes Remodeling • Additions • Decks • Roofing • Siding 231-645-5600 Steve Habegger

Salvage Buyers of all scrap metal Junk Cars - Loose Metal- Tin - Appliances Mikeal Williams • P.O. Box 55 • Cedar, MI 49621

231-929-7378 231-313-0877

WEBER

Excavating

Complete Excavating Services Licensed & Insured 231/228-6898

AGENCY, INC. Personal, Business & Marine Insurance

LEELANAU LAND SURVEYING

Circle, Carbide, & Chain Saws 208 W. Louisa St., Lake Leelanau, MI

231-256-9862

For fast, personal service, call

231/256-7352

GLEN LAKE ELECTRIC, INC 231.334.7488

Raymond L. Bufka General Contractor 10960 S. Shore Dr. Suttons Bay, MI 49682

(231) 271-3492

Wooden Furniture Repair Caning ❂ Veneer Dave DeNoyer

231.946.7214 Bill Walters

.....since 1970

• Architectural Design • Licensed Builder

Additions/Subtractions o Garage-Studios o Homestead Specialist o Farmstead Restoration o Pergolas, Decks, Ramps o Re-roofing • Cottage Maintenance • Free Consultations o

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Brick & Flagstone • Beach Restoration • Hydroseeding • Retaining Walls • Seawalls • Waterfalls •

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Handyman Painting • Decks Power Washing Windows • Remodeling Brush Removal

Over 28 years experience Hang • Finish • Texture Spray • STO Insured

Cell

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Mark Mikowski

ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL WIRING

Delivered Redi-Mix Concrete Poured Walls • Foundations Flatwork • Septic Tanks Excavating • Sand Stone • Gravel

(231) 228-5005 leelanauredimix@gmail.com

Generator Sales Emergency/standby power Installations & Upgrades

12488 S. Newman Rd. Maple City, MI 49664

231-642-1718

Julius Bunek Plumbing Heating Electrical AC, LLC Contracting & Service

Lake Leelanau

256-9144

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OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS BEST Sidewalks • Patios Waterscaping • Seawalls Natural Stone Flagstone • Boulders Outcropping Steps Paving Bricks www.peninsulapavers.com

929-8075

PLAMONDON Oil Co., Inc. Serving All Of Leelanau County with Fuel Oil Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Motor Oil

Call Ted 231-941-8188

Printed Meter Receipts

New Homes Decks

Budget Plan Available Brian Duddles

326-4003

Keyes Construction

231-620-7657

FUEL STORAGE TANKS

Competitive Rates Fast Service In Leelanau County

Deck & hoist in/out Pontoon in & out Winterization, shrinkwrap & storage AC/Delco batteries Kayaks, lifejackets & all waterfront accessories Insured - Free Estimates Bill Spearman 231-313-6666

Ref. • Lic. • Ins.

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Home Inspections

Handling All Your Waterfront Needs

231/271-3623

RAY’S SAW SHARPENING

AUTHORIZED GENERAC DEALER Never Feel Powerless™

Dock & Hoist Services

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Public Notices For Leelanau County Notices Past and Present may also be viewed at: LeelanauNews.com Kasson Township Notice to the Public

Leelanau County Notice to the Public

MEETING TIME CHANGE

SEEKING BIDS Harvesting of Hay The Leelanau County Parks and Recreation Commission will accept sealed bids for the harvesting of hay on an approximately ten (10) acre parcel located in Kasson Township, Section 4 T28NR13W, West 1/2 of SE 1/4 lying north of Burdickville Road (Co. Rd. 616) and west of Rockwood Road for one year only.

Sealed bids are to be submitted to the Leelanau County Administrator’s office marked, “Hay Field Bid” at 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suite 101, Suttons Bay, MI no later than May 11, 2012.

Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Leelanau County reserves the right to accept or reject bids in the best interest of Leelanau County. 26-3

Be advised of the following Planning Commission meeting change. The time of the meeting scheduled for May 21, 2012 will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Kasson Township Planning Commission will have a work session beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the regular meeting following at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting will take place at the township hall located at 10988 Newman Rd, Maple City, MI. Kasson Township will provide the necessary services to individuals with disabilities; contact the Township Clerk at 231-228-6383 prior to the meeting.

Elaine Morse, Chairperson, Kasson Township Planning Commission

Glen Arbor Township Notice of Public Hearing FISHER LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Glen Arbor Township will hold a public hearing on the 15th day of May, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, at which time it will review and consider objections to, and consider confirming the special assessment roll prepared by the township supervisor for the Fisher Lake Improvement Special Assessment District. The special assessment roll is on file with the township clerk and may be examined at any time during regular business hours, being 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An appearance and protest may be made in person or in writing. If made in writing, such protest shall be delivered to the Township Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the public hearing.

Dated: April 23, 2012 Bonnie Quick, Township Clerk 3-10

Village of Northport Zoning Board of Appeals Notice to the Public The Northport Village Council at their Regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a Public Hearing for a variance request of the required front setback established in (R-2) Village Residential District of the Zoning Ordinance. This Public Hearing will be held at the Village Hall located at 116 West Nagonaba Street, Northport. The applicant is Patricia and Randall Koch, 10414 Northshore Drive, Northport, MI 49670. The subject property is located at 10414 Northshore Drive and further described as tax parcel # 045-042-400009-00; Lots 9 and 10 Plat of Northport Beach. The Koch’s are the owners and have an existing residential structure located on this parcel. This parcel is a corner lot that has frontage on Northshore and Seventh Street. The request is for a 20 feet variance of the required 20 feet front setback on Seventh Street. The reason for the variance request is to allow for the construction of an attached garage to the existing residential structure. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and voice their opinion or express any concerns. The application of the request and accompanied drawings are available for review at the Village Hall.

Any questions or comments can also be directed to Greg L. King, Administrative Coordinator at the Village Hall or by phone contact at office (231) 386-5182 ext. 13 or by mobile cell (231) 920-0497.

Greg L. King

Glen Arbor Township Notice to the Public Special Town Board Meeting March 19, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting called to order by Supervisor Soderholm at 11:24 a.m., immediately following the Annual Meeting, in the Town Hall meeting room. Board members present Soderholm, Quick, Gretzema, Kelly, Thompson absent. Motion made by Quick, support Kelly to approve Resolution #8-2012 to amend the budget. Motion carried.

Motion made by Kelly, support Quick to designate $25,000.00 to the Township Capital Improvement Fund from fund balance. Motion carried.

Motion Gretzema, second Kelly to approve 2012-2013 Budget. Motion carried. Motion Quick, second Kelly to approve the General Appropriations Act. Motion carried. Motion Quick, second Gretzema to designate park salaries for future park capital improvements. Motion carried.

Adjourn of special meeting at 11:32 a.m.

Annette Lewis Deputy Clerk

Public Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF LEELANAU NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Trust Administration) Robert A. Wainwright Trust Administration Date of Birth: December 11, 1929 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Grantor, Robert A. Wainwright, who lived at 300 W. Nagonaba Street, Northport, MI 49670, died April 9, 2012.

There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Robert A. Wainwright and Joyce L. Wainwright Joint Revocable Trust Agreement dated August 1991, as amended and restated on December 22, 2004, will be forever barred unless presented to Joyce L. Wainwright, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it.

Date: 5/3/12 Law Offices of James R. Williams James R. Williams P22351 105 W. Broadway P.O. Box 458 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 (231) 271-3254 Joyce L. Wainwright, Trustee Trustee P.O. Box 102 Northport, MI 49670 231-386-5586

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Public Notice IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian S. Hearing and Gail L. Hearing, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for North American Savings Bank, F.S.B., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 12, 2005 and recorded August 23, 2005 in Liber 867, Page 878, Leelanau County Records, Michigan.

Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eighty-Four and 58/100 Dollars ($415,084.58) including interest at 6.975% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Leelanau County Circuit Courthouse in Suttons Bay, Michigan in Leelanau County, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on JUNE 1, 2012.

Said premises are located in the Township of Bingham, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Government Lot 4, Section 24, Town 29 North, Range 12 West, Bingham Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, described more fully as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 4; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East, along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 24, 386.78 feet (also recorded as East, 386.80 feet and 387.00 feet); thence South 44 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds East, 332.81 feet (also recorded as South 44 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East, 333.00 feet) for the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 44 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds East, 49.97 feet (also recorded as South 44 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East, 50.00 feet); thence South 46 degrees 00 minutes 52 seconds West, 283.75 feet (also recorded as South 46 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds West, 300 feet more or less) to the shore of Lake Leelanau; thence North 43 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West, along said shore, 49.99 feet (also recorded as North 44 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds West, 50.00 feet); thence North 46 degrees 01 minutes 06 seconds West, 283.16 feet (also recorded as North 46 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds East, 300 feet more or less and 282.72 feet) to the Point of Beginning. Including all land lying between the sidelines of the above described parcel as extended Southwesterly to the water’s edge of Lake Leelanau, with full riparian rights incident thereto.

Together with the right of ingress and egress as more fully disclosed in a Warranty Deed recorded in Liber 559, pages 451 and 452, Leelanau County records.

Subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and across a fifteen foot wide strip of land situated in Government Lot 4, Section 24, Town 29 North, Range 12 West, Bingham Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, the centerline of said strip described more fully as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Government Lot 4; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East, along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 24, 386.78 feet (also recorded as East, 386.80 feet and 387.00 feet); thence South 44 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds East (also recorded as South 44 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds

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East), 361.78 feet for the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 37 degrees 15 minutes 33 seconds West, 54.59 feet; thence South 05 degrees 37 minutes 11 seconds East, 16.18 feet to the Southeasterly line of the above described parcel for the Point of Ending of said centerline. The sidelines of the above 15.00 foot wide strip extend form South Park Road to the Southeasterly line of the above described parcel.

Subject to and together with other easements, restrictions and reservations of record, if any.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: May 3, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 209.7805 (05-03)(05-24)

Public Notice Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keri Crystal Mitchel, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/ or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2006, and recorded on August 3, 2006 in Liber 910 on Page 291, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 59/100 Dollars ($119,193.59).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on June 1, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the North half of Section 32, Town 30 North, Range 11 West, described as: Commencing at the North quarter corner of Section 32, thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East, along the North-South quarter line 585.82 feet; thence North 57 degrees 42 minutes West, 7.00 feet; thence South 31 degrees 32 minutes West, 143.30 feet for the point of beginning; thence South 60 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds East, 183.00 feet to the centerline of West Pineview Drive; thence South 27 degrees 59 minutes West, along said centerline, 100.00 feet; thence North 62 degrees 01 minute West, 183.00 feet; thence North 28 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds East, 105.58 feet to the point of beginning.

The Southeasterly 33.0 feet of the above tract are subject to West Pineview Road.

And also land described as: Commencing at the North quarter corner of said Section 32; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East, along the North-South quarter line 585.82 feet; thence North 57 degrees 42 minutes West, 7.00 feet; thence South 31 degrees 32 minutes West, 143.30 feet; thence South 28 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds West, 105.58 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing South 28 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds West, 45.00 feet; thence South 75

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Thursday, May 3, 2012 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East, 188.48 feet to the centerline of West Pineview Drive; thence North 62 degrees 01 minute West, 183.00 feet to the point of beginning. The Southeasterly 33.00 feet of said tract is subject to West Pineview Drive.

Together with a temporary water well and line easement described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 32, Town 30 North, Range 11 West; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East along the NorthSouth 1/4 line, 505.82 feet; thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds West, 240.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes East, 195 feet to point A and the point of beginning of the easement; thence continuing South 00 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East, 100 feet to point B; thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds West, 160 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East, 100 feet; thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East, 160 feet to point A and the point of beginning.

AND Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 32, Town 30 North, Range 11 West; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East, along the North-South 1/4 line 585.82 feet; thence North 57 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds West, 7.00 feet; thence South 31 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds West, 143.30 feet to point C and the point of beginning; thence South 28 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds West, 113 feet to point D; thence in a Westerly direction, to point B in the description noted above; thence, in an Easterly direction, to point D; thence North 28 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds East, 113 feet to point C; thence, in a Westerly direction, to point A in the description noted above; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East to point B in the description above.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: May 3, 2012 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #303445F02 (05-03)(05-24)

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Section 22, Town 29 North, Range 14 West Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, more fully described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 22; thence along the South section line, North 88 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West, 1320.48 feet; thence along the East 1/8 line North 00 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East, 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said 1/8 line North 00 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East, 570.27 feet to the South bank of the North part of the Crystal River; thence along said bank North 55 degrees 40 minutes 40 seconds East, 233.00 feet; thence South 22 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds East, 591.96 feet; thence South 61 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds West, 165.05 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds West, 172.09 feet; thence South 80 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West, 115.50 feet to the Point of Beginning. EXCEPT the Westerly 100 feet thereof.

Easement A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 29 North, Range 14 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West, along the South line of said section, 1320.48 feet to the East 1/8 line of said section, thence North 00 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East, 33.00 feet; thence North 80 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East, 101.58 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 80 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East, 13.92 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds East, 172.09 feet; thence North 61 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds East, 49.86 feet; thence North 11 degrees 49 minutes 05 seconds West, 64.93 feet; thence 37.54 feet, along the arc of a 150.00 foot radius curve to the right (Long Chord equals North 04 degrees 41 minutes 14 seconds West, 37.24 feet); thence North 02 degrees 26 minutes 36 seconds East, 69.01 feet to the Point of Ending.

Existing 33 foot Easement: Together with and subject to a nonexclusive easement over that part of the North 33 feet of the South 66 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 22, Town 29 North, Range 14 West, being of the platted portion of the original Glen Arbor Plat.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: April 19, 2012 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #253744F02 (04-19)(05-10)

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Sutherland, Rebecca D. Sutherland, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 3, 2005, and recorded on June 9, 2005 in Liber 857 on Page 167, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank, National Association as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Prime Mortgage Trust, Certificates Series 2005-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty and 24/100 Dollars ($573,160.24).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on May 18, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Glen Arbor, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of

NOTICE OF SALE Default has been made in the condition of a certain mortgage made the 7th day of November, 2003, by David B. Kilcherman and Carolyn J. Kilcherman to Northwestern Bank, and recorded on November 18, 2003, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Leelanau County, Michigan, in Liber 776, Page 654, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTYFOUR AND 35/100 DOLLARS ($198,224.335) and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become operative by reason of such default.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 8, 2012, at 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with legal costs and charges of sale, including an attorney fee of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to wit:

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The West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 32 North, Range 11 West, Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan EXCEPT part lying North of Highway; ALSO EXCEPT: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 22; thence North 89°06’27” West, along the South line of Section 22, a distance of 1336.56 feet to the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22; thence North 00°22’26” East, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, a distance of 1887.31 feet for the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°58’33” West, a distance of 189.39 feet; thence North 00°01’27” East, a distance of 559.12 feet to the centerline of DeLong Road; thence South 64°57’43” East, along the centerline of DeLong Road, a distance of 45.70 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the right; thence continuing along the centerline of DeLong Road and curve to the right, a distance of 243.46 feet, having a delta equal to 50°46’02”, radius equal to 274.77 feet and a long chord bearing a distance of South 39°34’42” East, a distance of 235.58 feet to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22; thence South 00°22’26” West, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, a distance of 358.30 feet to the Point of Beginning.

ALSO EXCEPT: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 22; thence North 89°06’27” West, along the South line of said Section 22, 1336.56 feet to the East 1/8 line (East line of said West 1/2), of said Section 22; thence North 00°22’26” East, along said 1/8 line, 1427.20 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°58’33” West, 189.39 feet; thence North 00°22’26” East, parallel to said 1/8 line, 460.10 feet; thence South 89°58’33” East, 189.39 feet to said 1/8 line; thence South 00°22’26” West, along said 1/8 line, 460.10 feet to the Point of Beginning. ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point that is South 89°06’27” East, along the South line of Section 22, 1045.74 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 22; thence continuing along said South line from said Point of Beginning, South 89°06’27” East, 290.40 feet; thence North 00°22’27” East, 300.00 feet; thence North 89°06’27” West (parallel with the South line of Section 22), 290.40 feet; thence South 00°22’27” West, 300.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

The redemption period shall be one (1) year from date of sale; provided, however, that if the subject premises are heretofore or hereafter conclusively presumed to have been abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, the applicable period for redemption shall be thirty (30) days from said date, or otherwise shortened, in accordance with that statute.

Dated: April 18, 2012 NORTHWESTERN BANK Mortgagee CALCUTT ROGERS & BOYNTON, PLLC by: Jack E. Boynton (P23137) 109 E. Front Street, Suite 300 Traverse City, MI 49684 3-24

Solon Township Board Notice to the Public PO BOX 253 CEDAR, MI 49621 PHONE (231) 228-7578 FAX (231) 228-7578 PUBLIC HEARING The Solon Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, May 10th, 2012, at 7:00 pm in the Cedar Fire Department Meeting Room, 8907 Railroad Avenue, Cedar, MI to receive public comment on the proposed draft Wind Energy Systems (WES) Ordinance. The ordinance will regulate the installation and operation of Residential and Commercial Windmills in Solon Township. The Township Board requests your questions, input, opinions or concerns relating to this very important matter.

The Township Board approved the attendance of all Planning Commission members which may create a quorum. The Planning Commission will not assume any business at this meeting.

To review a copy, or for further information, or to submit written comments, please contact the Solon Township Planning and Zoning Office, P.O. Box 226, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653, or call (231) 360-2557, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or FAX (231) 256-7774.

Solon Township will provide necessary and/or reasonable auxiliary aides and services for the hearing impaired and other persons with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Solon Township Clerk, P.O. Box 253, Cedar, MI 49621 or call (231) 228-7578.

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Public Notice Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Michael Gauthier, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 12, 2006, and recorded on July 18, 2006 in Liber 908 on Page 341, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Seventy-Two and 24/100 Dollars ($106,072.24).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on May 25, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Solon, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 28 North, Range 12 West, described as: Commencing at the East quarter corner of said Section 31; thence North 88 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds West, along the East-West quarter line of said Section, 1848.52 feet; thence South 40 degrees 05 minutes 21 seconds West, 861.73 feet to the South right-of-way line of State Highway M-72 and the point of beginning; thence continuing South 40 degrees 05 minutes 21 seconds West, 78.77 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West, parallel with the North-South quarter line of said Section, 16.50 feet; thence North 88 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds West, parallel with said East-West quarter line 198.00 feet to the North-South quarter line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East, along said North-South quarter line, 288.58 feet to the aforesaid South rightof-way line; thence South 48 degrees 33 minutes 09 seconds East, along said right-of-way, 325.93 feet to the point of beginning.

And also a parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 28 North, Range 12 West, more fully described as follows: Commencing at the center post of said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 10 seconds West, along said North and South 1/4 line, 742.50 feet; thence East 198.00 feet; thence North 16.50 feet; thence South 16.15 feet to the point of beginning; thence West 198.00 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 10 seconds West along said North and South 1/4 line, 16.00 feet; thence East 198.00 feet; thence North 16.00 feet to the point of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: April 26, 2012 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #386131F01 (04-26)(05-17)

by Rick Winowiecki, and Sherri J Winowiecki, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Bank of America, N.A., 1201 Main St., 7th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202, Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of March, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Leelanau and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of April, 2003 in Liber 723 of Leelanau County Records, page 1, said Mortgage having been assigned to Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, 7105 Corporate Dr., Mail Stop PTXC35, Plano, TX 75024 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Five Dollars and 42/100 ($137,505.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof.

Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of May, 2012 at 11:00 o’clock AM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Leelanau is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Centerville Township, County of Leelanau, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Part of the East half of the Northeast quarter, Section 30, Town 29 North, Range 12 West, Centerville Township, Leelanau County, Michigan: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section; thence South 880 feet along East section line and centerline of County Road 651 to point of beginning; thence continuing South along said section line and centerline, 723 feet, more or less, to the Northerly line of a 33-foot wide easement; thence along the Northerly line said easement the following three courses; thence North 80 degrees 80°16’06” West, 157.34 feet; thence North 70°10’16” West, 405.90 feet; thence North 65°23’16” West, 124.39 feet; thence North, 727 feet more or less; thence East, 440 feet; thence South, 220 feet; thence East, 210 feet to section line and centerline and point of beginning. Together with an easement 33 feet in width for ingress and egress along Southerly line of above described parcel. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/12/2012 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, 7105 Corporate Dr., Mail Stop PTXC35, Plano, TX 75024 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, 7105 Corporate Dr., Mail Stop PTX-C35, Plano, TX 75024 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA FNMA Winowiecki (04-12)(05-03)

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OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen S. Lautner, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2006 and recorded November 22, 2006 in Liber 922, Page 412, Leelanau County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifteen and 57/100 Dollars ($397,615.57) including interest at 2% per annum.

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Leelanau County Circuit Courthouse in Suttons Bay, Michigan in Leelanau County, Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on MAY 25, 2012.

Said premises are located in the Township of Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Suttons Bay in the County of Leelanau in the State of Michigan Lot 74, Nabawnaga Shores Number 4, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 33 through 36 of Plats.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.

If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights.

Dated: April 26, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 708.0230 (04-26)(05-17)

DESCRIBED MORE FULLY AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 4, 73.27 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SECTION LINE, 270.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 139.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST, 62.77 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 66 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST 291.44 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST 210.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, 358.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN THAT PART OF SCHOMBERG ROAD THAT IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 HMC.001452

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AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR

SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by EDWIN S. PEPLINSKI, JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN and CAROLYN P. DUNLAP, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 25, 2005, in Liber 863, on Page 507, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, as assigned, Leelanau County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($123,416.89), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 at 11:00 AM o’clock, on May 25, 2012 Said premises are located in Leelanau County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 4, TOWN 29 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST,

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Public Notice Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J Freundl and Amy L Freundl, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2003, and recorded on June 4, 2003 in Liber 734 on Page 889, and modified by agreement dated April 9, 2009, and recorded on August 7, 2009 in Liber 1024 on Page 158, in Leelanau county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Six and 42/100 Dollars ($252,396.42).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Leelanau County, at 11:00 AM, on May 18, 2012.

Said premises are situated in Township of Bingham, Leelanau County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Old Mission Wiew Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 68.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Dated: April 19, 2012 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #354886F01 (04-19)(05-10)

MEETING MINUTES SYNOPSIS FOR 04/12/2012 Supervisor Lautner opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

All Board members were present.

There were 46 guests that signed in.

The following actions were taken by the Board: Approved the agenda with four additions.

Approved the regular meeting minutes from 03/08/2012 and the Special meeting minutes from 04/05/2012.

Many comments were heard in regards to the draft Wind Energy Ordinance.

Adopted the 2012-2013 Budgets for the Township and 1 Fire Department.

Approved the Township and the Fire Department Treasurer’s report and payment of vouchers.

On a voice vote the Board approved to have a Public Hearing on the draft Wind Energy Systems Ordinance at 7:00 P.M. on May 10, 2012.

Approved to have the dump site in the Village of Cedar surveyed when the Fire Department property is surveyed by the Leelanau Land Survey.

Bids will be obtained for the township and fire department audit.

A water line will be repaired between the fire department utility room and the grub shack.

Approved to appoint Marcie Hester as the Township Assessor from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013 with an annual salary of $12,000.00.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. A full transcript may be obtained by calling 231-228-7578 or writing STB, PO Box 253, Cedar, MI 49621.

Shirley I. Mikowski/Clerk

Public Notice SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CORY R. WERNER, A SINGLE MAN, to T R AV E R S E M O RT G A G E CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated November 30, 2007, and recorded on December 5, 2007, in Liber 961, on Page 512, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Leelanau County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Nineteen Dollars and NinetyFour Cents ($81,819.94), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Leelanau County Courthouse, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 at 11:00 AM o’clock, on May 25, 2012 Said premises are located in Leelanau County, Michigan and are described as: UNIT 19, BUILDING B, COTTONWOOD CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN LIBER 168, PAGES 6-31, INCLUSIVE, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT RECORDED IN LIBER 206, PAGES 275- 276, LEELANAU COUNTY RECORDS AND DESIGNATED AS LEELANAU COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 3, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 229 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AS AMENDED. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.

If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USBW.001463 (04-26) (05-17)

THE LEELANAU ENTERPRISE

TO ALL ART’S TAVERN TUESDAY CUSTOMERS:

KING’S OUTDOOR SERVICES

Your Patronage from November 2011 through April 2012 added up to a $1,227.91donation to the Empire Area Food Pantry!

* Lawn Maintenance * Spring & Fall Cleanups * And More.... * Owner/Operator * Insured Since 2007 Why pay more when you can pay less?

THANK YOU!

231-432-0155

3805 W. Empire Hwy, Empire Available for Rent Large Pavilion on 20 acres Tables, chairs, kitchen facilities Heaters, tents and other party equipment also for rent Camping available on site Call 231-645-4898

SPOTLESS Cleaning Services General & Spring Cleanings Window Washing Seasonal and Year ‘Round 231-929-2835

Bingham Township Notice to the Public

Agricultural For Lease

Board Meeting April 16, 2012 Synopsis of Minutes – unapproved draft The meeting was called to order at 7pm by Supervisor Ard: also present were Clerk Core, Treasurer Grant, Trustee Bush, Trustee Werner, 9LJVYKPUN :LJYL[HY` 1VOUZVU :[HɈ Member Patmore, and three guests.

Absent: None.

Agenda approved as submitted.

The 03/19/12 regular meeting minutes approved as submitted.

Public Comment – None.

The Board addressed the following: 1) Storm Damage Clean-up 2) Draft Budget Review 3) Salary Resolutions FY 2012-2013 4) New Vacuum 5) *VTTP[[LL HUK 6ɉJLY 9LWVY[Z! H Park & Rec – workbee funds and survey costs b) Cemetery Committee – new members at meeting c) Zoning Administrator – written & oral reports d) Planning Commission – Planner’s written report e) Fire Authority minutes f) Clerk – vendor & payroll reports.

7\ISPJ *VTTLU[ ¶ :[HɈ YL! WV[LU[PHS transfer of liquor license out of township.

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.

(Complete minutes are available for YL]PL^ H[ [OL [V^UZOPW VɉJL Peggy Core, Bingham Township Clerk

15 acres of recently cleared and worked agricultural property.

Available for lease and planting. Corner of Davis & Putnam Rds. / Omena.

Seasoned, split and delivered.

231-386-7816

Seasoned Firewood Ready to burn. Split. Delivered 231-386-7295

Just $14.00!

Will buy 1 Bold line & 2 Regular lines.

Call Leelanau Enterprise 256-9827.

Rowing Shell Alden 16. $1,600. Lake Leelanau.

231-256-9756

Firewood Cut, split, approx. 4 cord, Maple.

U-Hual. $40/cord. 334-4869.

Ken Scott, Photography

4-Person Golf Cart

Photographs of Leelanau County and beyond . . .

Gas engine, lights, top, large tires, excellent condition.

Michigan Artists in S.B. The Cottage Book Shop in G.A. Two Fish Gallery in Leland

A great Mother s Day gift!

Near Empire. Can deliver. $4,200

OR 231-271-6070 www.kenscottphotography.com

231-256-8827

231-590-6762 Linda Pouncey

Too Much Stuff?

(English) S t . J o s e p h ’s C h u r c h 1884

Consign with us.

Jaffe’s 256-0177

Yard/Garage Sales

Bohemian Settlement

Mon. May 7 -7:00pm Celebrated by: Father Donald Libby L o c a t e d : H w y. 6 6 9 2 miles south of M-22 Leelanau County This is one of two masses celebrated each year for preservation & upkeep.

Pasture Wanted

Call Keith 231-256-7533 231-633-2596

Glass patio table, baskets, art, chairs, wine, wooden sailboats, wall hangings, die-cast cars.

231-256-7120

Vehicles For Sale 2007 GMC Sierra Z71 Crew Cab Truck- Exc. cond., V-8, 4 dr., leather, $23,000. 231-947-7986.

2002 Ford F150

Sat., May 5, 9am-3pm.

Lots of great stuff! 3119 N. Manitou Tr.

79k miles. Super crew cab, trailer package, fiberglass cap. Like new. $11,800. 231-386-5586.

Insured

Spring Clean-ups Mowing

Miscellaneous For Sale Brock Dock, raft, boat box, telescope, Trek road bikes, grandmother clock, and log couch. Call\tab 231.218.0265

Leland Garage Sale

3-22-12

Commission on Aging Vouchers Accepted

10702 Christmas Cove Rd. Northport May 3 & 4 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

1955 Cadillac 1976 Cadillac Pickup Bicycles, Bookcases, Shelving, Stereos, Cross-country skis, Exercise equipment, Office Furniture, Misc. household items, Some Antiques, 2011 Harley Road King

Marine 4000# Shore Mate Lift, w/ 12V power motor. $1200.

Glen Lake. 616-915-6866.

Alum. Boat Hoist With Canopy. 2400 lb. capacity. Very good cond. $1,000. 231-228-7436.

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It Will Be Time to Govern

Thursday, May 10 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Doors open at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served in the Community Room of the Leelanau County Government Center 8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay

Sponsored by the Leelanau Enterprise and Enterprise Printing Call 256-9827 for further information

Cedar Rustic Inn Hiring Waitstaff Full or Part-time All Shifts Send inquires to: cedarrusticinn@yahoo.com or apply in person 8699 Good Harbor Tr., Cedar

Anderson’s in Glen Arbor

Is now taking applications for the summer season. Hiring fun, energetic, upbeat people for all positions: cashiers, baggers, stockers, deli & produce.

Stop in to apply or call

Jamie 231-218-4713 or visit our website www.andersonsiga.com

S &J Landscape & Northport Nursery Now hiring! Multiple positions available. Full or part time seasonal. No prior experience necessary. Must be able to lift 40+ pounds regularly and be available on weekends. Please call (231) 386-9150 or stop in to pick up an application.

LMPSA seeks a charismatic, experienced Montessorian to lead our public charter school in beautiful Suttons Bay, Michigan.

Please apply online at www.mepservices.com.

Montessori Lead Teacher and Aides for 2012-2013.

List & Sell your boat with Glen Craft Marina.

Specializing in boats under 27 ft.

Call G.T. for details.

(231)334-4556 ext 24 www.glencraftmarina.com

The Basics of Governing and Politicking with an emphasis on the public’s right to know.

Email your resume and inquiries to: lebear@americanpfrd.com or fax your resume to: Attn: LeBear Housekeeping at 231-334-2503

Deadline May 11, 2012

BOATS WANTED

Announcing, an information seminar:

is currently accepting applications for seasonal part-time housekeepers.

Montessori Head of School

After the Match

tion vita to n i al eci nded s A sp s exte didate in i can fice all ing of ounty k C e se lanau Lee

LeBear Resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan

All Shifts, mornings, mids & nights.

Multi-Family Sale Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain or Shine 12488 East Tatch Road, Omena

BARN SALE

General Announcements Fenced pasture land wanted to rent or lease. Call 517-331-1454.

Firewood For Sale

GALLERIES

Mass

Summer - Sat. and Sun. Private home on Glen Lake & Homestead condo. 231-633-5041.

Miscellaneous For Sale

MI Vista Window Cleaning Free Estimates. 231-866-1337.

Cleaning Help

Free or priced to sell furnishings, sofa, large desk, lamps. Sat., May 5.11am3pm. 215 Broadway, Suttons Bay.

EAGLES MEADOW

Window Cleaning

Yard Sale Corner of M-22 & M-204, Suttons Bay on the Stone Wall. Fri. & Sat., May 4 & 5. 9 am-5 pm. Don’t Miss This One!!!

Furniture/ Household

5-3-12

Board Meeting March 19, 2012 Synopsis of Minutes unapproved draft The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Supervisor Ard: also present were Clerk Core, Treasurer Grant, Trustee Bush, Trustee Werner, 9LJVYKPUN :LJYL[HY` 1VOUZVU :[HɈ Member Patmore, and four guests.

Absent: None.

Agenda approved as submitted.

The 03/19/12 regular meeting minutes approved as submitted.

Public Comment - None.

The Board addressed the following: 1) Hendryx Park Letter Response 2) Cemetery 245 Fund Restrictions 3) Storm Damage Clean-up 4) New Computer for Clerk 5) Quick Books Update for Clerk & Treasurer 6) *VTTP[[LL HUK 6ɉJLY 9LWVY[Z! H 7HYR & Rec – estimates for park surveys b) Zoning Administrator – written & oral reports c) Planning Commission – Planner’s written report d) Clerk – vendor & payroll reports Public Comment – None.

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

(Complete minutes are available for YL]PL^ H[ [OL [V^UZOPW VɉJL Peggy Core, Bingham Township Clerk

5-3-12

Bingham Township Notice to the Public

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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Help Wanted LELAND LODGE RESORT Now hiring for the season:

Experienced Front-Desk Asst.

Housekeepers - Laundry Cooks - Servers Banquet Servers Call Michelle

231-256-9848 Or apply in person

Leelanau Montessori of Suttons Bay, MI is seeking a lower elementary guide (6-9 yr olds), 2 lower elementary aides, and 1 aide for the 3-6 yr old classroom.

Please apply online at www.mepservices.com

Leelanau Farmers’ Markets Applicants sought for Market Master position in Empire on Saturday mornings from June 16 - Sept. 15.

Go to www.eatleelanau.org for an application.

Application deadline is Tuesday, May 8.

One man’s clutter is another man’s treasure Sell those extra items in the classifieds.

256-9827

Thursday, May 3, 2012

THE LEELANAU ENTERPRISE

Now taking applications for spring and summer season.

Waitress, Hostess, Bussers, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers Some positions are full time year round. Wine knowledge is a big plus.

Call 334-3362

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WEEKLY GOLF TIP GOLF THE CROWN.com 231.946.2975 18 Hole Championship Course 4 Sets of Tees Driving Range PGA Golf Instruction Weekly Specials Senior and Junior Rates

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Now Hiring!

Waitstaff - Hostess Cooks - Bus & Dish Staff

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Tavern and Dining Room Positions Avail. Experience preferred, but we will train.

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The Bluebird 231-256-9081

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Off Silver Lake Rd. Between South Airport and Secor Mullliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub & Grill Dinner Specials Nightly

Now accepting applications for the 2012 season. Availability in all positions.

Call 231-256-9834

Logan Price joined the Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms in February 2012. His background includes over 16 years in the golf industry, and has been a club professional since 2000. Logan provides instruction to players of all levels of ability and offers a wide variety of lesson offerings in both private and group clinics. His tournament accomplishments include qualifying and competing in the 2002 Michigan Open and the 2003 Michigan Section PGA Assistant Professional Championship. He is a graduate of Traverse City Senior High School and studied Business Administration at Logan Price Northwestern Michigan College. Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities include direction and management of the Golf and Club Operations, development of programs and events and supervision of staff. Logan can be reached at 231271-2020 ext 3 or email at logan@leelanauclub.com

Lag Putts Hi, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Logan Price, Head Golf Professional at the Leelanau Club, and my tip for you today is how to improve your lag putting.

The way we are going to do that is by using two simple drills: First, take two balls and practice hitting putts across the length of the putting green from one end to the other. Focus on rolling the ball to a stop on the seam

Northern Michigan's Premier Public Golf Shop

Housekeeper Wanted

9 47-1185 Voted #1 Public golf shop by Michigan section PGA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 time winner!

AREAS BEST SELECTION OF BRAND NAME EQUIPMENT & APPAREL AT THE LOWEST PRICES 0ING s #ALLAWAY s 4AYLOR-ADE s 4ITLEIST s #OBRA #LEVELAND s -IZUNO s !DAMS -ORE

Housekeepers

Circa Estate Winery . . . a little off the beaten trail, is looking for an individual who enjoys and appreciates doing things a little differently.

The ability to lift and carry a case of wine is necessary, but prior experience is not.

Looking for attitude, comittment, salesmanship, and an appreciation of our distinctive style.

IS ALL ABOUT

SPRING RATES NOW IN EFFECT

s /UTDOOR $RIVING 2ANGE WITH 0UTTING 'REENS 3AND 4RAPS s #USTOM #LUB &ITTING 2EPAIR s 4RY "EFORE 9OU "UY s 'OLF )NSTRUCTION BY 0'! 0ROFESSIONALS NALS Owned & Operated by PGA Pro Doug Lichty www.tcgolfcenter.com 6270 Secor Rd, Traverse City

Demo Day June 2 nd 11-4

326-5390 4 miles East of Empire S. of Glen Lake on M-72 www.dunesgolf.com

4-26-12

Send resume to wegles.office@me.com Professional and experienced to join our Glen Arbor part-time cleaning team. Up to $25/hr. 248-548-1835

WHAT NORTHERN MICHIGAN GOLF

Year Round Golf Facility

4-26-12

For fine home in Northport 20 hrs./week. Laundry, ironing, organizing closets, light housekeeping. Occasional cooking, pet care, childcare, and errands as needed.

Bilingual Spanish/English required with very good English!

Pay based on experience.

Uniform required/provided.

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between the green and fringe on the opposite end of the putting green. This will help improve your touch and distance control. Most of our three parts happen because we either didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit

we hit it too hard, racing it far beyond the hole. This drill is a great way to warm up before your round and will help you dial in your distance control.

Second, identify an area on the practice green with a 30 to 50 foot putt and relatively little break. Begin by placing 10-12 tees in the green around the hole in a circle. The circle should be about 3 feet in diameter from the hole. Then hit some putts toward the hole with the focus of stopping the ball inside the imaginary three foot circle. On long lag putts always try to hit

imaginary circle.

Practice these two easy drills before your next round and you will improve your lag putting in no time.

Good luck this season!

Spring Special

Apply in person: 7788 E. Horn rd., Lake Leelanau, MI

Experienced Only Hours 3 pm - 8 pm (Flexible) Background Check & TB Test Non-smoking

$

Lakeview Estate M-22, Maple City 231-228-4341 after 2 pm

99 Foursomes are back!

GOLF THE LOAF!

THE OLD COURSE

*MAY SPECIAL*

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Must present coupon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Expires May 20, 2012

Twosome plays 18 holes with cart for

50

SPRING BIG HOLE SCRAMBLE

$

2-Person Scramble using 8 inch holes Sunday, May 6th 12:00pm Shotgun

-Expires May 23, 2012 - Must present coupon

Sign up now for the

$

49 Guests, $25 Season Pass Holders

MEMORIAL DAY 2 PERSON SCRAMBLE!

Call 271-2020 To Register www.leelanauclub.com

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Positions available: Line Cook, Prep, Dishwasher, & Expeditor Experience required.

Flexible scheduling Send Resume to: tratfunistrada@yahoo.com

SUGAR LOAF

Thru May 20th.

Valid Sundays 12:00 pm thru Thursday.

Adult Assisted Living Home

Seeking Applicants for 2012 Summer Season

Now Open!

Call 228-2040 for tee times www.golftheloaf.com

4-26-12

Caregiver Wanted

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Lk. Leelanau Village

Help Wanted

Storage

5 BR / 2 BA, sleeps 14. vrbo/411787 or anniescottages@yahoo.com

Riverside Inn

BAHLE PROPERTIES

The Studio: A Sutton’s Bay Retreat $150 night. $800/wk. Secluded. http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/401592 231-218-0882

PT cleaning help needed for two small summer rental cottages between 11 - 3 pm on varying days. Great pay for attention to detai! Call 271-2421 or e-mail centuryfarm@charter.net

Self-Storage Units

BIG GLEN LAKE

All Sizes Currently Avail.

4 bdrm., 3 bath home sleeps 8

10 x 10 10 x 20 12.5 x 30

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Competitive wage, flexible hours AND MOST OF ALL FUN! 6026 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm No phone calls please

Glen Lake, Lake Michigan Owners Thinking of renting?

I’d be happy to help you!

Quick!

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Call Quick Storage 231-334-4135

Commercial For Lease/Rent Suttons Bay 1,550 SF. Newly renovated storeroom. $1,000/mo. 614-364-7000.

Office Spaces 105 & 275 sq. ft in Suttons Bay. Use of conference room. Copier & fax use available. Larry L. Graves. 271-3721.

Lake Leelanau Office Space

Business & Services

960 sq ft on Main Street $650 per month.

Tom Mastick, Bldr.

Construction projects of any complexity. New Homes - Remodeling - Finish Carpentry. 386-5544.

Sewing Wanted Alterations, sewing, mending, repairs.

Call Maralene Roush at 228-6248.

Inside Storage Cars, RVs & Boats. Call B & L Rentals & Storage. 256-0179

Tractor Solutions Spring garden tilling special. Ask about our other services. 231-649-2025.

HEINEY MAINTENANCE Complete Lawn Service Area on Aging Coupons Accepted

Ideal for landscaper/architect Heat & plowing incl.

1750 sq ft on St. Mary’s St. Room for 3 individual offices, plus reception room. $800 per month.

Year around Northport apartment for rent. Apartment is just North of the village of Northport, 1000 square feet, 3 bedrooms, living room, full kitchen, laundry room and full bath. Rent: $650 / month, includes heat electricity, lawn maintenance, snow plowing and garbage. Please call 616-581-2646

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Leelanau Enterprise Business & Service Directory

ANDY’S

Cable, W/D, adjacent to Country

Screen Repair Service

to public beach & boat launch.

Work performed at Your Home or business.

Prompt, Honest and Friendly service.

Sleeps 5 comfortably.

(Please leave a message)

Looking for a business?

No smoking/pets. $1,200/wk.

June 11-July 6, Aug 13 - Color Tour

231-883-2566 brucitorandall@gmail.com

Little Traverse Lake 4-12-12

944-4021

For more information, please call John Martin 231/334-7000 231/590-3770 cell johnmartin8650@gmail.com www.martinrealestate.com

Leland Rental

Club & Hancock Field. Short stroll

(231)

Pristine sugar sand beach, secluded 1.25 acre parcel with 103’ of Lake Michigan frontage, one mile west of Glen Arbor. Imagine a clear view of Sleeping Bear Point, S. Manitou and N. Manitou Islands, plus Pyramid Point. Also included, 1,100 sq. ft. authentic log cabin in excellent condition, with a detached oversized 2 car garage. New well and numerous upgrades make this a “must see” property.

(1735150) $1,095,000

Cottages. 2-night min. 888-419-2774 www.VRBO.com/352137 www.leelanauboatclub.com

CUTE SUN-FILLED JUNIPER TRAIL COTTAGE.

Sleeping Bear Bay

231-271-5600

Vacation Rentals

For as low as $3.84 a week Call for details 256-9827

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118 W. Main Street P.O. Box 655 Northport, MI 49670 (231) 386-5403 Office (231) 386-7093 Fax

Rustic and Beautiful

Leelanau Boat Club

Advertise your business in the

Denise Branch, Broker (231)590-7994 Cell Sheri Sutherland, Sales Assoc.

(231)620-9338 Cell www.LeelanauProperty.com

200 feet sandy beach at the mouth of the bay.

5 bedroom cottage, patio, screened porch.

Amazing View!

No pets; No smoking

3 bdrm., cottage, dock, deck, canoe.

Avail. June & Aug. $1,650/week.

Call 231-633-9684

Need a phone number?

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386-7326

Northport Rental

Stunningly renovated, gambrel roof craftsman home with stone front porch. Hardwood and ceramic floors, granite counters & stainless steel appliances.

(1716512) $219,000.

Vacation Rental

NEAR LIGHTHOUSE

231-228-6423 Maple City, MI

31 years Experience Handyman Services Available Affordable, Reliable

GLEN CRAFT

Apartment For Rent M-22 & 667, Studio Apartment in Maple City. $505, util. incl. 228-4341.

Prime weeks still available Discount for Multiple Weeks For more information about this and other vacation rentals contact: Mark Carlson 231-256-9211 www.lelandrentals.com

N orthern Leelanau

Beautiful and secluded resort setting on Big Glen Lake.

Short walk to Glen Arbor.

Lakefront condos and cottages available. Also offering boat rentals, slips, moorings, and convenience store on grounds.

Check us out at www.glenlakelodging.com or www.glencraftmarina.com Glen Craft Marina & Resort (231) 334-4556

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY BEACHFRONT

2-3 Bdrm. Home

734-216-6622

New Construction in the Heart of Leland

Real Estate, LLC

Real Estate Rentals

Rentals Wanted

Prime June Weeks Avail. $1,500/week

martincodepuy@centurytel.net www.glenlakerentals.com

1 yr. lease, Leelanau County.

Very responsible. 231-218-0265.

Both locations have high speed hook-up and A/C. Please call 231-256-9019

Beautiful, newly redecorated 3BR, 2BA, modern home w/ loft, sleeps 10+. Beautiful sunsets from huge deck, 5 min walk to Art s or downtown.

Please call Pam DePuy, Glen Lake Rentals 231-334-4058 or 334-3348

Omena, MI on Grand Traverse Bay Attractive cottage on secluded, wooded lot with private, sandy beach.

Four bedrooms., two baths, modern kitchen w/dishwasher, screened porch, fireplace, electric heat, DVD, tennis & golf nearby. NO PETS. Available select weeks June - October. $1,700 / week.

Call 847-256-1026 or email JHRMHR@gmail.com www.OmenaCottage.com

Our 25th year servicing Leelanau County

Jamison’s Custom Painting

Lake MI Beachfront Glen Arbor

Call Pam 231-334-4058 or 334-3348 pam@glenlakerentals.com martincodepuy@centruytel.net

Too Much Stuff?

Maple City Rd Just South of M-22

gbulliss@centurytel.net www.rentglenarbor.com

No pets, no smoking

231-271-5800 Spend your summer in the Republic, CHERRY REPUBLIC that is The Republic State Department is now accepting work visa applications from customer service oriented, outgoing, hard working citizens who are interested in working inside our borders for the summer. We have positions available in the following departments: The Grand Cafe Line Cooks, Prep, Wait Staff (past wait experience helpful for these 3), Dishwashers, Bussers, Bakery, Breakfast/Lunch Crew The Great Hall Retail Store. Experience helpful as our Great Hall is fast paced, must be able to be on feet for long period of time.

Stomp House Tasting Room for all ages, experience not necessary, we’ll train

George @ 231-334-3006

Open: 6/23-7/7 & 7/21-8/4/12

Please call Rich

Summer Vacation Rentals

4-12-12

PT Cleaning Help

3 Bedroom Home Sleeps 6 Walk to Shops, Restaurants & Beach.

Fully Equipped A/C & Much More

Adorable 2 bdrm. get-a-way north of Leland in the middle of a meadow.

Avail. in June & Aug. $800/wk. www. leelanaufamilyvacation rentals.com or call 231-633-9684

5-3-12

Hiring Housekeepers & Dishwashers.

For info. 231-256-9971

Kris’s Little House

GLEN ARBOR

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Little Traverse Lake 1 bdr. cottage next to Sleeping Bear National Park 1 mile thru the woods to Lake Michigan Avail. May thru Sept. $500/week also nightly rates

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THE NORTHPORT This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 walk-in closets in master suite, 2 full baths, formal dinning room, first floor laundry, breakfast nook and 2-car garage. $139,900

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Beautiful one bedroom guest cottage. Great location! www.vrbo.com/164328 Availability: Aug 18 -25 Aug. 25 - Sept. 1 ************************************** Beautiful 3 bedroom guest cottage. Great location! www.vrbo.com/336433 Availability: July 28 - Aug. 4 *************************************

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Real Estate Sales Vineyard & Winery Properties Great Country Home south of Suttons Bay! 4 bedrooms, main floor laundry, main floor master bedroom, master bath with his and hers sinks.

Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floor in dining area, open floor plan, walkout finished lower level and the list goes on. Little or no work here, this home is ready to move into.

MLS #1718897 $165,000

Wake up to a sunrise view of Suttons Bay from your private Master Suite including deck overlooking your Boat!

Enjoy the sandy beach or outdoor pool, hot tub and sunning deck at the clubhouse. Catch and Release fishing pond, tennis courts, boat and RV parking all here. Walking distance to some of the areas best shopping and dining! MLS #1726507 $365,000

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Specializing in vineyard sites 20 to 150 acres, planted or vacant, I can help you get started or sell you an existing operation.

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Vacation home or year round living. 3 BD/ 3 BA, 1430 sf overlooking the inground 2 AVAILABLE swimming pool, tennis courts and SL Mountain. $39,000 EACH MLS 1734714/ 1734715

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Private 10-Acre Site

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It's Time! Own this adorable GT Bay cottage.

Shared access 410 ft of direct waterfront. Lots of charm and custom features. 1.5 miles north of Omena.

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Contemporary chalet 2 BD/ 2 BA, 1442 sf Overlooking 18th fairway of golf course.

$47,000 EACH MLS 1734871/1734870 Build site w/ 100 ft of beautiful hard ripple beach. Hardwood and approved for septic NEW PRICE alternative system. 0.79 acres and out building allowed.

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LAKE MICH. ACCESS. Very private dunes & wooded setting w/Lk Mich. shoreline access, only a few miles from Frankfort. Very rare location home, w/that up-north feel! (1734925) 3 BR / 3 BA $449,000 Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342

MODEL CLOSEOUT! Just 2 final units in phase 1 w/3 BR / 3 BA. Beautiful craftsman-style constr.

F/P, walnut floors, granite, and state beach across the road. Hurry in! (1728504) 3 BR / 3 BA $329,900 Sue Kelly, 231-218-9800

15 AC w/HOME & SPLITS. Hm. & 15 AC w/8-car gar. & huge workshop plus several outbuildings. So much potential it will make you crazy! Horses allowed. Splits available. (1734963) 2 BR / 1 BA $279,900 Gwen Hall, 231-883-6366

2 HOMES / 2 POLE BARNS. Two 2 BR / 1.5 BA mobile homes, one is on 1 acre & other is on 1.70 acres, each one has large pole building, close to Bingham boat launch. (1733420) 2 BR / 1.5 BA $109,900 Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342

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Little Glenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south shore. 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the water x 500â&#x20AC;&#x2122;+ deep.

Comfortable family home, 1,700+ sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths. New roof in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 & new septic in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04. Spacious backyard, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; detached 2 car garage plus treasured 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat house on the water. Fabulous panoramic dune hill climb & Alligator Hill views. Land division â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; be possible. #1726690 New price: $995,000

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632â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 30-acre Bright Lake w/frontage on 2 county main- Suttons Bay - Shared ftg on GT Bay, towering hardtained roads. Heavily wooded & pasture land. Splits avail. woods & West Bay views! UG gas & elect. $125,000.

L/C terms. $467,000. (1730948) Bill Ptak, 231-995-3521. (1687350+) Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436.

7 acres & spectacular West Bay views. Desirable Sunrise views over West Bay, wooded, open & counLeelanau location. Nice. $190,000. (1711799) tryside views, traditional & estate size parcels. $49,900Shelly Brunette, 231-642-6436. $129,000. (1674809+) Linda Schaub, 231-642-0342.

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GLEN FOREST HARDWOOD BUILDING site on 2.67 acres in a small development which features underground utilities, paved road, rolling topography, & proximity to thousands of acres in the National Lakeshore. $34,500. Please call David DesAutels. (1735210)

NEW PRICE LAKE MICHIGAN PROXIMITY & TRANQUILITY. Built in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;63, this onestory cottage offers a forced-air furnace, wood burning fireplace, two identically-sized bedrooms, & open floor plan. Cathedral ceilings offer spectacular views of Lake MI & the Manitou Islands from both family & dining rooms. Galley-style kitchen` w/breakfast bar, ample full bath, & 2 spacious wood decks. Lot dimensions, just over 1 acre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Move-in readyâ&#x20AC;?.

Furnishings negotiable. $1,195,000. Please call Jeff Rabidoux. (1734886)

Pam DePuy John Martin David DesAutels Jeff Rabidoux 231/334-7000 231/334-7004 fax

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P.O. Box 7, 6400 Western Ave. Glen Arbor, MI 49636

BIG GLEN LAKE RARELY OFFERED VILLA GLEN COTTAGE! Quaint home shares 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on east shore. Water views from screened porch & picnic table. Unit is well maintained & the perfect spot to begin making memories. 2 bdrms., 1 bath, includes furnishings.

11â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; screened porch. Easy to care for & easy to rent. $259,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1729461)

S. BENZONIA TRAIL GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Beautifully wooded 2.17 acre parcel only 3 miles south of Big Glen, minutes from M-72 to Traverse City or Empire & only 2½ miles from the Pere Marquette State Forest too! Located amid six adjacent parcels; build your permanent or get-a-way home nestled into the hillside or perched on top with country side views. $22,000. Please call Pam Depuy.

(1733685)

PARTRIDGE RUN A PROPERTY TO FALL IN LIVE WITH! 12.42 Acres of rare & beautiful trout-stream wilderness only minutes from TC. Over 2000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of frontage on both sides of Cedar Run Creek which flows from Cedar Lake to Lake Leelanau. Includes significant upland w/ many possible building sites. $119,000.

Please call David DesAutels. (1733972)

FOR LEASE GOOD HARBOR BAY DELIGHTFUL HOME near Natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Lakeshore may appear unassuming, but take a second look!

Exceptional decor w/attention to detail throughout.

Clean, crisp interior along w/easy living spaces.

Stainless steel appliances, granite, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, full walkout lower level.

100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the nicestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lake MI sandy beach & lake bottom to be found. Virtual tour. $1,095,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1709169) BENZONIA TRAIL EXCEPTIONAL WOODED 20 acre parcel, midway between M-72 & Glen Lake, across from Echo Valley Rd. This parcel is bordering National Lakeshore property. Includes 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; storage building & 2 acre meadow. This is a rare opportunity! $250,000. Please call John Martin. (1733651)

GLEN ARBOR CENTER CORNER OFFICE located between Glen Arbor Township hall & Western Ave. Grill. Immediate possession. $700/month + utilities, & percentage of C.A.M., which includes snow removal; parking lot mtce.; trash & common area janitorial. Extra costs will average about $120 per month. Please call John Martin. (1730963)

LITTLE GLEN LAKE CAPTIVATING VIEWS from every lakeside window.

Large lakeside deck, easy living open floor plan, tons of room for a large family & your friends too! The perfect home for entertaining at itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best! Massive stone fireplace warms the living room, kitchen & dining room.

South shore location. Crystal clear water, sandy lake bottom, amazing views draw you in...too late! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hooked for life! Virtual tour. $895,000. Please call Pam DePuy. (1721158) CLOSE TO EMPIRE NATURAL 2.4 ACRE building site w/large trees & underground electric. Quarter mile east of the village of Empire & close to the National Lakeshore. South facing countryside views & easy access from Westview Dr., off M-72. $37,900. Please call John Martin.

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EMPIRE TOWNSHIP WOODLAND LOVERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARADISE. Mature hardwood forest close to thousands of acres of National Park land. Golden Valley establishes the right balance between privacy & friendly neighbors that are not too close by. Building site slightly elevated. $44,000. Please call David DesAutels. (1734418)

TAMARACK COVE BIG GLENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SHELTERED NE shoreline. Cherished 1,474 sq. ft., water front home features 3 bdrms., 1½ baths, spacious living/dining/kitchen area w/fantastic split stone natural fireplace. Beautiful water views from the master bedroom, great room & 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lakeside deck. Perfect sandy beach & lake bottom. 2 platted lots: .25 acre. Very rare, seldom offered tranquil location! $1,295,000. Please call Pam or John for details.

(1730242)

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WATERFRONT HOMES North Lake Leelanau

Northern Platte Township Near Lake Michigan, Empire & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park Solid, contemporary home on pastoral 10 acres w/mature trees close to Glen Lake Schools, Maple City, Glen Lake & Glen Arbor.

Pretty country-side views - room for horses and garden.

Open living floor plan: main floor w/1 bath & den/3rd bedroom, 2 bedrooms & bath upstairs & a full unfinished basement. Terrific 624 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment w/separate entrance above the 804 sq. ft. heated, 2 car detached garage. Nice 24’ x 30’ deck & screened porch too! #1735252 $259,000

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Ready to move into with a new metal roof, updated flooring and a gas ‘wood’stove.

Garage plus newer pole barn.

On 2 acres bordered by state land and forest conservation acreage. $110,000 (1721392)

Call Christine Stapleton 231-326-4000 or 888-313-3990 www.cdstapleton.com

4 bedroom , 2½ bath home on a quiet private road, pure sand swimming, 122’ of frontage, large lakeside living area w/fireplace, family room w/fireplace. MLS# 1722602 Reduced to $755,000

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Open floor plan. Close to Good Harbor Bay & National Park MLS#1713453 $199,900

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Village of Empire

4 bedroom cottage w/165’ of frontage offering the best pure sand swimming, beautiful sunsets and a quality private location. MLS# 1728008 $899,000

Burdickville Area Walk to Glen Lake Schools from this quaint dwelling, located on 8+ wood acres MLS# 1728901 $79,900

150’ of gorgeous sandy frontage in a prime location. Quality home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, screen porch, island kitchen, den/office and windows galore to take in the view. MLS# 1734875 $1,100,000

200’ of pure sand beach, sharp contemporary 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features rustic warmth, cedar beams, 3 sided fireplace, oak floors, screen porch, extensive built-ins & 2 car attached garage.

MLS# 1734395 $990,000

100’ of frontage on Omena Point, 4 bedroom, 2½ bath includes private master suite, hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, screen porch and furniture included.

MLS# 1734348 $450,000

100’ of frontage on Northport Bay within minutes of the village. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch w/sunporch, large garage, greenhouse, heated workshop and beautiful views.

MLS# 1716532 $265,000

Charming 3 bedroom - 2 bath custom home with attached 2 car garage, paved drive, quiet neighborhood directly across from “Lakeshore” land.

Features include 1st floor den & laundry, insulated basement w/ newer mechanicals & roof and low-maintenance exterior. Well suited for seasonal or year-round use. (1731308) $189,900

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MLS# 1693460 $ 1,275,000

100’ of sandy beach, 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, great room w/fireplace, lakeside master bedroom/private bath, lakeside entertainment deck and a very attractive exterior and grounds. MLS# 1725987 $595,000

Lake Michigan home 3 blocks from Leland w/128’ of sandy frontage. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lovely stone fireplace, hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling and more.

MLS# 1734924 $550,000

Cathead Bay, 100’ of frontage, completely updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with extra rooms for guests. Beautiful views, 700 sq. ft. lakeside deck, open living area w/fireplace, hardwood floors and sharp kitchen with quartz counters.

MLS# 1724869 $495,000

S 5911 Fisher Rd 3 BR/3B Fisher Lake $775,000

7692 Harbor Hwy 3BR/2.5B/Bonus Room Glen Arbor $489,000

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Fisher Rd. Vacant Lot Fisher Lake - 3.0 Acres $475,000

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Lake Michigan cottage minutes from Northport features 96’ of sand frontage, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious living area, fireplace and beautiful views. MLS# 1718647 $415,000

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N SUE AND BOB Darnold of Bingham Township, in back of their new automated generator, have enjoyed peace of mind since buying the electrical back-up last year.

Bob and Sue Darnold of Bingham Township say their automatic standby generator is like an insurance policy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there when they need it. See story, page 3.

This special section is designed to inspire the green in all of us.

SECTION 1 Community composting, p. 5 Getting chippy, p. 8 Original replanters, p. 9 Saving trees, p. 10

SECTION 2 Chainsaw massacre, p. 1 Growing roses, p. 4 Putting in bulbs, p. 9 Lawn care, p. 11

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Generators take away worries of losing power

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

Bob and Sue Darnold got rid of that powerless feeling last spring by getting an automated standby generator.

“When the power goes out, we go hand-inhand back to the Generac and kiss the hood,” Bob Darnold said.

The Darnolds, retired and weary of natural gas power outages, decided a year ago to get a Generac 14-kilowatt generator. Since the purchase, there have been at least a half dozen outages in their neighborhood on Lee Point Road.

“It’s like buying security ... or a life insurance policy,” said Bob Darnold, a retired Leelanau State Park ranger.

The Darnolds thought about a back-up generator for some time, but didn’t have it atop the approved budget list. But after three days without power a year ago, they took action.

“We had some pretty good power outages and finally said, ‘This is ridiculous. Let’s go for it,’” Sue Darnold said.

“We had a budget like a lot of Americans,” Bob Darnold said. “ ... like going on vacation.

But after those three days, we were fairly convinced we needed one.

“We went out and got a good one and we have no regrets.”

Especially the first weekend in March when Mother Nature dumped up to 30 inches of snow in Leelanau County, forcing others along Lee Point to go powerless for 61 hours.

“There were some that were out longer,” Sue Darnold said. “We didn’t have the inconvenience.

“We’re getting older and we just don’t want it.”

The Darnolds bought a full house, automated generator complete with OHVI engine, an electrical box and concrete pad for about $7,600. The generator sits outside like a central air conditioner about 300 feet from home.

“Usually people overbuy on generators, but 14 kilowatts is recommended for a three-bedroom home with two baths,” Bob Darnold said.

The Darnolds said an automated generator

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The only thing required of the Darnolds is changing the oil and air filter once a year. The system even performs its own self-test every Monday at noon for about 10 minutes.

Alan Schaub of Alan Schaub Electrical Services in Suttons Bay installed Darnold’s generators.

“He did such a top-notch job,” Bob Darnold said.

“A full house generator is worry-free and typically what the higher-end customers prefer,” said Schaub, who has been installing generators for 20 years but has noticed an increased interest in recent years. “It’s a luxury, but folks with the means and funds to do it no longer want the inconvenience.”

An automated natural gas generator, which costs any where from $6,000-$9,000, requires meeting building codes, from grounding to rewiring, Schaub said.

“You have to supply enough kilowatts to operate the entire house,” Schaub said.

Schaub recommends that any generator installation be done by a certified electrician.

“You have to make sure there is no back-

feeding the utility company,” he said.

Schaub said smaller 8-10kw generators do provide some power, but not enough to meet all the household essentials — the air conditioning or heating, kitchen, furnace, sump pump, well pump or water heater.

“They provide folks some of the essentials, but not all,” Schaub said.

Cost from an 8-10kw generator is about $3,500-$5,000.

Gas generators, which are available at most hardware stores, run between $500-$1,000.

No matter what the generator, all make noise.

“Nothing is quiet,” Schaub said.

Schaub said Leelanau County has been getting two or three power outages a year lately, ranging from four to six hours.

“People see generators as a luxury, but with some of the storms we’re having, it’s becoming a necessity for some,” he said.

Schaub, who has a portable generator, sees the outages as a great chance for the family to reconnect with kids.

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Leland woman turns community leaves into compost

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff

Sue Och got out her pitch fork and began turning over a huge piles of leaves.

The Leland Township woman then used her fork to open up some plastic bags full of leaves and continued turning them over.

“This is what happens when I’m way too busy,” said Och, who has been collecting leaves at the corner of French Road and M-204. “There will be no rest for the weary.”

The Ochs have had a community compost pile since about 1992.

“It decomposes without me,” said Och, who has been too busy this spring to spend time working the pile. “If I work at this and get it all buffed by layers of leaves and chicken manure, it’ll go from leaves to good black dirt in a matter of six weeks.”

The Ochs collect leaves and grass clippings for free. And when they are done decomposing, Och puts the compost in her garden or anywhere else her landscape could use organic topsoil.

“You can improve any soil by putting more organic matter into it. The more fertilizer and mulch, the better the soil gets and the slower the soil dries out,” said Och, who also noted a savings on her electric bill as the compost saves on garden watering. “I’m getting exercise and not paying for a gym membership, I’m saving on the electric bill and my soil is getting better.

“And I’m getting good vegetables and I know where they came from. It’s money in the bank.”

Och said getting leaves from a bunch of different sources is good. And some of the leaves are dropped off already shredded.

“If I had a leaf shredder, this would be broken down in no time,” said Och, who has a full-time job as a dealer at the casino and a part-time gig as a Leland Township trustee. “But just breaking it down into smaller particles accelerates it just as well.”

Although the Ochs would prefer the leaves be left bagless, it is still acceptable to leave them in bags. That way Och doesn’t have to worry about the leaves blowing away in the fall.

“We did bags for a while, but then my husband Richard X’d out the bag part when we put out the signs,” Och said. “We were just getting leaves until the X part fell off the sign.

“So people started bringing bags again.”

SUE OCH of Leland Township, above, pitches some dead leaves in a community composting pile near the corner of M-204 and French Roads. Left, some of the decomposed leaves have wiggling worms.

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“It gives them something to scratch around in and it’s something more interesting than what they’ve been looking for,” she said. “If there are worms in there, that’s a party in the pen.”

Och has considered renting a digger and putting the leaves in an enclosed berm.

Leaves dropped off in the fall that are stacked 4½ feet high, decompose to 2½ feet by spring, Och said.

“It looks like a huge amount to deal with today, but it’s really not,” she said. “It goes down very quickly.”

Och usually sifts and then stores some of her finer compost in the basement during the winter so she has some ready to put out in the spring.

“It’s $10 that I don’t have to spend on potting soil,” she noted.

Och has no qualms that what she’s doing is good for all.

“Every time we’re composting, we’re putting carbon back into the soil instead of burning it and putting carbon into the atmosphere,” she said.

The Ochs have a lot of regular leaf and grass droppers. Only one fall did it get overwhelming.

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Och said she really doesn’t follow any formula for making compost, an organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment.

“You need carbon, which is the leaves, and nitrogen ... any kind of manure works,” Och said. “Horse manure is just awesome.

“And you need moisture and air. You just wet them and turn them over and move them. That will get it going.”

Och said store bought nitrogen fertilizer is made out of natural gas.

“People don’t realize that and that’s the last place you want to get it from because it’s like burning fossil fuels in the garden,” she said. “It doesn’t make any sense.”

Ironically, Och’s pile of leaves are found on the old road bed from M-204.

“Everybody can pave over soil, but I’m doing the opposite,” she said. “I’ve turned asphalt into soil.

“And if I leave that much more good, black soil than what I had before, then I’ve really accomplished something.”

Just recently Och heard another good reason to compost.

“Scientists have found microbes in soil that affect the human nervous system in much the same way as Prozac affects the nervous system,” she said. “So it’s not an illusion that getting out and getting dirty now and then makes you happier.”

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JACK DEERING, whose family owns Deering Tree Service at Maple City Road and M-72, stands by a mound of mulch made this year. In all, the business expects to produce some 20,000 cubic yards of mulch.

Making mulch out of a March storm When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, as the old adage goes.

Or in the case of the early March storm that dropped as much as 30 inches of snow on some areas of Leelanau County and left masses of downed tree limbs in its wake — make mulch.

Mountains of mulch.

Deering Tree Service in Maple City has been chipping and grinding the logs, brush and downed tree limbs into mulch since early March and is on pace to produce more than 20,000 cubic yards of the stuff by the end of the year. There was so much work, in fact, that the business put an additional four employees on the payroll this year.

“It’s been terribly busy,” said Jack Deering, whose father owns the business. “We’re normally not even back to work by that time.”

Deering’s usually gets busy near the end of April or early May when everybody starts cleaning up their yards, he said. But the storm, followed by a patch of unseasonably warm temperatures, had homeowners out early.

The 39-year-old tree trimming and removal service is owned and run by Tom Deering and his three sons — Jack, Josh and Patrick Deering.

Set on 40 acres at the corner of South Maple City Road and M-72, the business has been making its own landscape mulch for about three years. It’s also the only full service tree company in the area that can do all aspects of residential tree care — fertilization, insect and disease control and large tree planting, Josh Deering said.

There are several benefits to using mulch around the base of trees and in flower planting beds.

Brush must be ground twice before it become mulch, Jack Deering said.

“That gets it down to the size of the finished product,” he said.

There are several benefits to using mulch around the base of trees and in flower planting beds, Josh Deering said.

Mulch holds moisture around the root zone, he said, and keeps the root zone at a constant tem-

perature. It also serves as a sort of fertilizer.

“As the mulch breaks down it puts back minerals and nutrients into the soil,” he said.

Wood mulch is also used in playgrounds, as at a depth of about 12 inches it can help cut down on injuries when children fall from play equipment.

People can drop off their leaves, grass clippings, brush and downed limbs for free at Deering’s, or, for a fee, they can have them picked up.

Jack Deering doesn’t recommend do-ityourself chipping, though the machinery can be rented.

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The legacy of the northern lumbermen

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Gardening series begins Saturday at Horticultural Center The Michigan State University Extension office is hosting a series of gardening programs.

The series began last month but continues through June 19.

On Saturday, a course on growing heirlooms and saving seeds will be held at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (NMHRC).

Instructors Mike Kiessel and Mike Davis along with advanced master gardener volunteers will cover fundamentals of this almost forgotten prac-

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Topics include: reasons for saving seeds, favorite heirloom varieties for the region, different approaches required for different plant families, hand polination and isolation techniques, and storage of seeds.

This program is offered free of charge.

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• June 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Leelanau Community Garden, 1/2 mile north of M-204 on Horn Rd. — Organic Pest & Weed Control for Home Gardener.

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For a number of them, in their heyday, their philosophy was “cut and get out.”

Such an approach resulted in many “round forties” — 40 acre parcels where no care was taken to avoid cutting trees on adjacent land. Property lines were only roughly followed.

Such lumbermen didn’t value property at all — the only value to them was what grew on the land and could be sawn into marketable lumber.

These lumbermen even “forget” that they owned the land which once held the valuable trees and — a bit over a century ago — one-seventh of the entire state was tax delinquent.

It is ironic that today Michigan, after losing ground in manufacturing, continues to draw visitors from around the Midwest because of its vast amount of state land – property it acquired in part because of the disregard early exploiters had for the future.

But one of Leelanau’s legendary residents, David H. Day, looked ahead to the future — and built for it.

“Popularly Mr. Day was best known for his forest, and because he grew his forest himself,” the Enterprise reported in its issue of April 19, 1928, two days after his death at age 74.

Day was one of the pioneers in promoting the re-forestation of cut-over land, and the newspaper added that “the forest proper now comprises 1400 acres, and the trees are mostly hardwood. Many of these second growth trees are of great size because reforestation was begun so early.”

In many ways, Day was ahead of his time and known far beyond Glen Haven, where he was “the best known resident of that village,” according to an article that appeared in the Grand Rapids Press on September 21, 1909.

Day had just been elected president of the new West Michigan Development Bureau.

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By Patti Brandt Of The Enterprise staff

Chipping downed tree limbs left from storms may be a good way to get your yard super tidy, but in the woods the best way to get rid of those limbs is to let them lie on the forest floor and decompose naturally.

Broken limbs that are left alone will shelter the growth of new trees, keeping them humid and shaded from harsh, direct sunlight and adding nutrients as they decompose, said Tom Adams, a forestry technician with the Leelanau Conservation District. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like creating a little nursery in the woods,â&#x20AC;? Adams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new forest will grow up better by having those limbs there, rather than removing them.â&#x20AC;?

Adams, who retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture about seven years ago, recently took a part-time job with the Conservation District. When folks call heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll answer their questions and dispense advice about planting trees, landscaping and forestry, which is his specialty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know trees really, really well,â&#x20AC;? he said.

For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in the woods â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as Adams does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making mulch may be a better choice. Chipping the wood can be good for the environment, too, as grinding it up will help it break down a lot quicker, he said.

Another option is burning the wood, though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Adamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first choice as burning can add toxins to the air and increase the risk of fire. But sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only alternative, he said. If a homeowner does decide to burn their brush and other tree debris, they will need a permit from the Department of Natural Resources.

If you do have a tree in your yard with a broken limb, the best way to make sure the tree stays healthy is to trim it off, Adams said. The limb should be cut off as close to the tree as possible, but the cut should not slice into the main trunk and should also take off as little of the bark as possible, Adams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tree will heal better if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that little stub of limb sticking out,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The cut should also be at an angle that reduces the chance of water getting into the tree, which can eventually hollow and kill the tree.

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If grafting wax isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t used the tree might lose a little more sap. Though using wax does not eliminate the possibility of fungus invading the tree or infestations of insects such as the greater or lesser Peachtree borer, it does reduce it, Adams said.

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Chainsaws through spring jobs

By Eric Carlson Of The Enterprise staff

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With so many trees and limbs destroyed by wet, heavy snow in March, plenty of Leelanau C o u n t y property owners are still spending time cutting up broken tree trunks and branches this spring.

The right tool for that job, of course, is a chainsaw – one of the most dangerous power tools anyone can own.

Perhaps nobody in Leelanau County knows that better than Rick Bryan, who has been in the chainsaw business since 1965. Based in Cincinnati for most of the year, Bryan is an executive with Stihl, a German manufacturer of chain saws and other power tools and accessories.

“I’ll be coming back up to our place near Omena in a couple of weeks and know I’ll have a lot of work to do on our property,” Bryan said. “We have a lot of trees — and many of them were severely damaged by the storm.”

Bryan has been in the chainsaw business so long that he remembers when safety was not a primary focus of the industry as it is today.

“Fifty years ago, nobody gave a second thought to safety, but everything has changed since then,” Bryan said.

The number piece of Safety is more one safety equipment of a focus today Bryan recommends for anyone in the chainsaw operating a chain saw is hearing probusiness than tection. hard of hearin years past. ing“I’mtoday not just because I’m 72 years old, but because nobody gave any thought to hearing protection back in 1965,” Bryant said.

Something as simple as ear plugs will do the trick; but more sophisticated ear phones work even better.

These days, there are even ear phones that will block out sound at frequencies made by chain saws, and still allow an operator to hear people speaking or shouting.

“Just about every major manufacturer of chain saws today also carries a line of hearing protection,” Bryan said.

The noise from a chainsaw can irreparably harm an operator’s hearing even if the chain saw is being used properly and there are no accidents, so that’s why hearing protection is number one, he said.

“Eye protection is also very important,” Bryan added.

“People should never operate a chain saw without safety glasses or goggles.”

Another piece of safety gear worth using with a chainsaw, especially if you’re felling trees, is some kind of head protection – a helmet.

“Not only will a hard hat protect your head from falling trees and limbs, it can be especially important protection against one of the deadliest things that can go wrong when you’re using a chainsaw — kickback,” Bryan said.

Kickback may occur when the moving chain at the end of the chainsaw guidebar touches an object and violently kicks the bar and spinning chain back up toward the operator.

“A blow to the head from kickback with a chain saw can kill you,” Bryan said.

Bryan said his company and others that manufacture chainsaws also sell and recommend the use of chainsaw chaps.

“I have a nasty scar on my left leg from about 30 or 35 years ago that can show you why wearing chaps is a good idea,” Bryan said. “The material in a good pair of chaps or other protective clothing is ballistic grade – the material grabs the chain and slows it down considerably, at least minimizing any injury to the operator.”

THE CHIPS are flying as Aaron Schaub of Cedar cuts firewood.

Other “rules” for operating chain saws that Bryan advocates include never operating a chain saw while perched on a ladder, and never operating a chainsaw above your head.

“And who really reads the instruction manual these days?”

Bryan asked rhetorically. “I know I never used to. But there are a lot of critical tips for starting and operating your chainsaw spelled out in the operator’s manual that comes with it, and I recommend that anyone who owns a chainsaw reads it thoroughly and follows it,” he said.

Aaron Schaub of Cedar is a believer. He owns several professional-grade chainsaws that he uses to cut firewood which he sells from his property.

“It’s real easy to get hurt using one of these babies,” Schaub

said. “You should never go deep into the forest and cut wood all by yourself, too much could go wrong.”

In addition to being an advocate for hearing, eye and head protection, Schaub added that he always makes a point of carrying his chainsaw with the bar and chain pointed behind him.

“If you trip and that chain is out in front of you, you could get cut real bad,” Schaub said. “And when my chain saw is not in use, I keep the guard on over the chain.

Schaub has so much experience with chain saws, that he has become adept at servicing the machines himself and sharpening the chain with equipment you can buy from the manufacturer.

“For most folks,” Bryan said, “servicing the chain saw and get(Concluded on Page 3)

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Planting trees for tomorrow today

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Perhaps no previous spring came with as much of a need to replant than the present version.

That’s because March roared in like a lion.

Prior to the record warmth recorded earlier this spring, a late winter snowstorm blasted the county, leaving much of it without power for days.

Thousands of trees were damaged or destroyed by the heavy, wet snow. In fact, a line superintendent for Cherryland Electric Cooperative related he hadn’t seen anything comparable during the 34 years he had been on the job.

An Elmwood Township resident with downed trees called shortly after the storm and was told, “Sure, we can take care of you ... after we’ve taken care of a thousand folks ahead of you.”

Tree-related businesses are still involved with various aspects of storm-related clean-up.

But after the cleanup, it will be time to replant.

Most of damage was sustained by evergreens whose foilage was weighed down to the breaking point in many cases.

One opportunity has already come and gone — the annual plant sale held by the county Conservation District. Susan Cordes, District secretary, said it looked like sales increased in 2012. Big orders were received for use as deer habitat and to reforest.

The next opportunity to buy conifers from the District will come in the fall. Cordes said deciduous trees have a poorer survival rate when planted in the fall, causing the District to only offer them in the spring. The District will also offer a Michigan wildflower sale on June 29.

Shirley Pillars-Becker, owner/operator of Manitou Gardens in Greilickville, expects more demand for trees this spring as homeowners rebuild landscaping. Nursery stock that didn’t sell last year has “hardened,” and is now that much stronger for what nature might throw at it.

She will order new trees as needed.

Tree prices range from $39.95 to $150.00 for one in a “25 gallon pot.” The larger trees are typically two to two and one-half inches in diameter.

Opinions are varied as to how to best nourish a young tree. Some argue it should be planted with extra fertilizer. Others contend an “overlypampered” young tree will not develop its root system as quickly if over-fertilized. They contend it’ll simply soak up the readily available

“easy nutrients” and the roots won’t extend themselves the way they otherwise might.

There’s much more agreement about watering.

Also, older trees cost more, but have a better chance of surviving and will attain usefulness much quicker than seedlings.

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That’s where guys like Howard Marek of H&M Sales and Service in Lake Leelanau come in.

“Sure, you can go to one of those big box stores and get a cheap chainsaw that nobody will service for you,” Marek said. “But in the long-run, it’s not worth the money you might save buying a cheap chainsaw.”

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Lillian Mahaney left much of her yard north of Leland wooded when she built her house 12 years ago.

The landscape includes all native trees and plants with one exception: a sunny spot designated specifically for roses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do all native except for roses,â&#x20AC;? the advanced master gardener said.

Perhaps the most universally revered and celebrated flower in the world, roses have inspired poetry, perfume and people over the ages. Mahaney, a member of the Cherry Capital Rose Society and a similar organization in Florida, devotes a triangle-shaped area on the south side of her home on north Lake Leelanau to roses. The southern exposure provides the six full hours of sun that roses need to grow and flower. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wet feetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that the soil be well drained,â&#x20AC;? Mahaney said.

There are more than 100 varieties of roses, but not all varieties have the wherewithal to make it through the extreme weather conditions in northern climes such as Leelanau County. For example, hybrid tea roses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are gorgeous, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most difficult to grow here,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Mahaney, who is also a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, is busy in the spring and throughout the summer with baby racoon or â&#x20AC;&#x153;kits.â&#x20AC;?

She prefers a relatively recent cultivar developed by a man in Wisconsin in 2000. Knockout roses were bred specifically for cooler planting zones, to be disease resistant and low maintenance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can handle our extreme winters and are resistant to black spot and powdery mildew,â&#x20AC;? Mahaney said.

Black leaf spot is a fungal disease which, when left unchecked, can result in a loss of leaves â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which make food for the bush. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The roses should be planted deep enough that the bud union (where the rose is grafted to the root stock) is a few inches below the surface. This is particularly important with tender roses like hybrid teas,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Once planted, watering the bush is important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your plant will need a least one inch of water each week,â&#x20AC;? Mahaney said.

Beginning in June, she does a â&#x20AC;&#x153;halffertilizingâ&#x20AC;? and then a full treatment once a month through the end of August. Anything later would encourage growth just as the plant

should be going dormant. Mahaney prefers an organic fertilizer called Rose-tone by Espoma. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want to make sure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put the food (fertilizer) right up to the canes because it can burn the plant,â&#x20AC;? she advised.

Roses are pruned to encourage new growth, remove dead wood, improve air circulation and to give it shape.

After a mild winter and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unusual warm-up in March, some gardeners may be anxious to get their hands dirty and get pruning. Mahaney will hold off until after the end of May, when the threat of frost is reduced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want to have good air circulation so if you have canes crossing in the middle of the plant, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to remove one,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Garden designer to speak at seminars The Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan, together with the Botanic Garden Society and the Grand Traverse Conservation District will host a seminar by acclaimed author, lecturer and garden designer Colston Burrell on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Burrell will present Designing for Habitat: From Backyards to Byways, which will explore the possibilities and limitations of designing sustainable habitat gardens at various scales, from urban spaces to rural retreats. The event will be held at the Hagerty Center at the Great Lakes Campus of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.

Burrell will conduct an additional seminar on Monday at the Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd. in Traverse City. His 9:30 morning presentation, entitled Sustainable Landscaping: Combining Beauty and Function for 21st Century Landscapes, is geared toward professionals, students and gardening enthusiasts. Networking and a question and answer session will follow this program.

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RICHARD ALLEN, of Leland, poses in his garden with his bibb lettuce, greens and spinach plants.

Patience is a virtue when it comes to spring planting There’s a few things you can’t do before Memorial Day in Michigan — wear white, fish for bass and put your annual plants in the ground.

While a couple weeks of unseasonably warm weather this spring may have had some folks itching to get their hands dirty, it’s always a good rule of thumb to wait, as many plants can’t handle frost, said Pam Bardenhagen, home horticulturalist and master gardener program coordinator with the Leelanau County MSU Extension.

And if plants get too cold, not only will you miss your own home-grown tomatoes and cukes, you’ll lose a chunk of money.

“It’s safest to wait, as you could lose your investment,” Bardenhagen said.

Mike Kiessel of Suttons Bay has been gardening since he was 5. A master gardener, the 52-year-old plants just about everything, including tomatoes, melons, corn and peppers. He keeps track of ground temperatures, watches the forecast carefully and waits.

And he’s never lost a crop.

While Kiessel usually follows the Memorial Day rule, as with every rule there are exceptions. In 2010, which saw an unusually warm spring and summer with the perfect amount of rain, Kiessel says he reaped the best crop of vegetables he’s ever grown. That year he had everything in the ground by May 22.

“This year I don’t know what to think,” he said. “I think I’m going to stick with the Memorial Day rule. I plant too many things to be trying to cover it up.”

Plants like peas, lettuce, radishes, spinach and fava beans can go in as soon as the ground thaws, and garlic can be planted in the fall, but most plants should wait until the threat of frost has passed. That goes for vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn and any squashes or melons, as well as annual flowers such as petunias, impatiens, marigolds and bachelor’s buttons.

“Nothing will tolerate complete frost, but colder weather plants can tolerate a little cooler weather,” Bardenhagen said.

Frost can wreak havoc on growing things, whether they’re in a home garden or in an orchard. This year’s early warm weather, which is proving to be devastating to the tart cherry crop, got everything growing about five weeks early. Plants came out of their winter dormancy, with fruit trees blossoming earlier.

“People are seeing damage to their perennials,” Bardenhagen said. “People who have their peach trees in the back yard may be seeing that they’ve lost the fruit.”

The early blossoming and frost caused damage in two ways, she said. The frost did actual damage to the delicate blossoms, but cold weather is also keeping the bees from pollinating the trees. Bees will only work when temps are above 50 and when there is no rain or wind, Bardenhagen said.

BIBB LETTUCE, which has been protected from the elements by a cloth canopy, is already growing in Richard Allen’s garden.

“Bees are only going to fly in certain conditions,” she said.

Richard Allen, of Leland, has a yard full of apple, pear, plum and apricot trees, as well as bibb lettuce, greens and spinach that is already coming up under a cloth canopy that has pro-

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An avid gardener for 35 years, Allen does two main plantings in early May and late May. “If you’re a good gardener and you know what you’re doing, you can be planting way (Concluded on Page 6)

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Bardenhagen says annuals purchased from a greenhouse should be “hardened off” before they are planted to get them acclimated to be-

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“I'VE NEVER SEEN anything like this,” said Arthur Schaub of Lake Leelanau, who was killing weeds in the sizeable garden he keeps by his home. “We should just be getting rid of the snow.” Schaub, who resides off Gauthier Road with his wife of 30 years, Dina, suggested that gardeners ignore the temptation to plant early even though some fruit trees had already bloomed. “I wouldn’t plant yet unless you protect it a lot. Memorial Day, or the end of May, is the best time to plant potatoes and such,” he added.

Soil workshops scheduled Two workshops focused on soils are set for Friday and Saturday at two sites in the county.

Joe Scrimger owner and operator of BioSystems, a Great Lakes Area soil testing and consulting business, will lead the two events — Friday at the Northport Michigan Horticultural Research Center and Saturday at the Leelanau Conservancy DeYoung Farm in Elmwood Township.

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Cost is $10 to $20, using a sliding scale.

The second program, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is aimed at developing a plan for returning over-used soils to a biologically active, productive state, using the sand soils of the Leelanau Conservancy’s DeYoung Farm as a case study.

Admission is $50, $40 for CRAFT members.

Registration information is available by calling (231) 480-4515 or via email at yvonne@ artmeetsearth.org.

Gardening for Life seminar May 29 Comfort Keepers of northern Michigan has joined forces with local senior organizations, the Botanical Garden Society of Northwest Michigan and Pine Hill Nursery to host free Gardening for Life seminars this month.

Five events are scheduled through northwest Michigan — one in Leelanau County, Tuesday, May 29.

The event, set for 1 p.m. at the County Government Center, will feature a hands-on, interactive experience, and provide information on easy ways to make gardening accessible, affordable and attainable.

Refreshments will be served.

Further information is available by calling 929-9044.

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Bulbs aren't just for fall

By Amy Hubbell Of The Enterprise staff

Daffodils, tulips and crocus. They are all spring flowers that come to life as the sun warms the soil.

But there are several varieties of flowers, grown from bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers that can be planted in the spring and bloom before the end of the growing season.

Each of these structures serve the same purpose, just in different ways. They each store food that gives the plant the energy it needs to grow, bloom and complete its lifecycle each year. Basically, tubers, rhizomes, corms and bulbs are each little packages of everything needed to become a beautiful flower.

However, there are some differences in structure and hardiness which define when they can be planted and whether they will make it through the winter and into another growth cycle.

“Basically, hardy bulbs are those that can be planted in the fall and will come up in the spring,” said Carol Morris, co-owner of Breeze Hill Greenhouse on Harry’s Road in Elmwood Township.

Bulbs grow in layers, much like an onion.

At the center of the bulb is a miniature version of the flower itself. These would include daffodils, tulips and narcissus, which winter well to bloom again in the spring. But there are other flowers that can’t withstand the cold of winter and therefore, must be removed from the soil after flowering and stored over the winter for spring planting.

“These are half-hardy,” Morris said. “They only live half the year and have to be dug up because they’ll freeze and rot.”

These include dahlias, gladiolus, caladiums, calla lilies, cannas and tuberous begonias.

“We don’t keep a lot of these … on hand because most people don’t want to bother with something they have to dig up each fall,” Morris said. “We will special order them.”

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They have the same protective covering like a bulb, but they don’t grow in layers. Instead the corm is the actual base for the flower stem and has a solid texture. As the flower grows, the corm actually shrivels as the nutrients are used up. The corm dies, but produces a new corm

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Dahlias, begonias, caladiums, anemones grow from tubers, which are like potatoes — with leathery skins and lots of eyes which indicate where plants will emerge.

Rhizomes, plants like calla lilies, cannas, bearded iris and water lilies, have underground stems which grow horizontally just below the soil surface.

Morris suggests waiting until the ground is at least 50 degrees before planting.

“You can put them in earlier, but they won’t grow until the ground is 50 degrees,” she said.

Then sit back and watch the plants grow and enjoy their flowers. But don’t forget after the first frost of the season, to dig up the bulbs, rinse and put away in a cool, dark spot to winter.

“You can put them in some fungicide or dip them in a weak bleach solution to prevent disease,” Morris said.

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Watershed director explains how much lawn is needed landscaping experts advise “leaving it natural” as the best way to protect water quality.

As spring lawn care activities And remember: The wider the swing into high gear in Leelanau buffer, the better water quality proCounty, there are many things shoretection. line residents can do to help protect Another important tip is to select a water quality and still maintain a phosphorus-free fertilizer, which is healthy lawn. readily available at many local nursThe most important tip is to eries and hardware stores. Most soils always leave natural plants along the in Michigan have sufficient amount shoreline. Maintaining trees, shrubs, of existing phosphorus to sustain a native flowers and ground cover Sarah U’Ren healthy lawn. Additionally, studies helps preserve water quality, as these plants filter pollution and protect property from of our local lakes and streams indicate that erosion. These shoreline buffers, also called lawn fertilizer is one of the largest sources of greenbelt gardens, provide beautiful framed pollution. Fertilizers containing even small views of Grand Traverse Bay or an inland lake. amounts of phosphorus promote growth of Greenbelt gardens enhance property values and harmful algae and aquatic plants that degrade attract gorgeous birds and butterflies. Many water quality. This is especially true in the nearshore areas that are used by the waterfront owner for swimming, wading, and other activiThe Seasons are ties. a matter of fact, phosphorus can generate Changing... Should You? upAs to 500 times its weight in algal matter, and nitrogen can generate 71 times its weight. In other words, for every pound of phosphorus that gets into our waterways, 500 pounds of harmful plant growth can occur.

This year, Michigan has new phosphorus restrictions for fertilizer use. As of January 1, 2012, it is illegal to use a fertilizer with phosphorus on your lawn unless your situation falls DISPOSAL into one of a few exceptions. For more information about this new fertilizer legislation Over 30 Years of Quality visit: www.bephosphorussmart.msu.edu Consider whether you should fertilize at all Service at a Fair Price in spring. Turf specialists (who aren’t trying to sell you a service or a product) have found that Commercial Dumpsters fertilizing in fall provides the best results in terms of creating strong, healthy grass.

If fertilizer is necessary, be sure to fertilize your lawn and not the water! In other words, use the smallest amount of fertilizer necessary, and don’t apply it just before a rain. Experts say the average lawn receives 10 times as many chemical pesticides and fertilizers per acre as typical farmland, suggesting that many lawns are overfertilized. Applying it before a rain means it will simply wash right off into the nearest river, lake or stream.

One piece of advice that is often overlooked is the height of your grass. The recommended cutting height is 4 inches. This allows healthier, greener growth and decreases the need for fertilizers. Taller grass shades out weedy competitors. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to help 3-8 yard Temporary retain moisture and add important nutrients to or Permanent Containers the soil, again reducing the need for fertilizer.

If you decide to establish a new lawn, consider planting a fescue mixture rather than blue(Farm, General Construction grass. Fescue requires much less nitrogen than or General Clean-Ups) bluegrass and is better suited to weather conditions in northern Michigan. Always choose a locally adapted grass for lawns. Ask the folks at your local hardware store or nursery for advice.

Ask about our preferred Even if you don’t live right on the water in Contractor Program Leelanau County, you can use all of these lawn care tips. After all, what is applied to our land often winds up in our local streams, rivers and lakes.

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